In all of that, if I have told the story truly, where has been my offence?
I suppose you will believe me, but your daughter can give evidence as to every word that I have written.
I think that you have got it into your mind that I have befriended Mr.Tregear's suit, and that, having received this impression, you hold it with the tenacity which is usual to you.

There never was a greater mistake.

I went to Matching as the friend of my dear friend;--but I stayed there at your request, as your friend.

Had I been, when you asked me to do so, a participator in that secret I could not have honestly remained in the position you assigned to me.

Had I done so, I should have deserved your ill opinion.