But you have done wonders for me nevertheless, and God bless you for it!" She lifted my hand to her lips.

I foresaw what was coming; I tried to speak.

But she gave me no opportunity; her eloquent enthusiasm rushed into a new flow of words.
"Yes, my best of friends, my wisest of advisers," she went on; "you have suggested the irresistible interference of a person whose authority is supreme.

Your excellent aunt is the head of the business; Mr.Keller _must_ listen to his charming chief.

There is my gleam of hope.