I've known ever since your mother was taken sick.

Some things I read in the paper, and the pictures of--of your father, put me on, and afterwards I got more certain of it.

But it's all right.

Nobody but me knows or shall know." I leaned my head on my hand.

He patted my knee, gently.
"Are--are you sure no one else knows ?" I asked.
"Certain sure.