Still, however you have found me out, there must be something good in the feeling that has brought you here, and I will not repulse you; but surely you must understand that--I--" My attention was so attracted by the singularity of his fixed look at me, that the words died away on my tongue.
"You was a saying," he observed, when we had confronted one another in silence, "that surely I must understand.

What, surely must I understand ?" "That I cannot wish to renew that chance intercourse with you of long ago, under these different circumstances.

I am glad to believe you have repented and recovered yourself.

I am glad to tell you so.

I am glad that, thinking I deserve to be thanked, you have come to thank me.