"Please pardon me for disturbing you?
I did not know.

This young woman should have explained.

You see, when she spoke of 'Auntie Sue,' I assumed, of course,--I mean,--I expected to find a native woman who would--" He paused, smiling again, as if to assure her that he fully appreciated the humor of his ridiculous predicament.
"But, my dear sir," cried Auntie Sue, eagerly, "there is nothing to pardon.

Please do come into the house and let us help you." But the stranger drew back, shaking his head sadly.

"You do not understand, madam.