Jicks pointed to Oscar's face, and then, remembering Lucilla's blindness, appealed to me.
"You tell her!" said Jicks, in high glee.

Oscar seized my hand, and looked at me imploringly.

I determined not to interfere.

It was bad enough to remain passive, and to let her be kept in the dark.

Actively, I was resolved to take no part in deceiving her.