I used to think that I was a man, but I have given that up; I am a poor creature! I used to think I could take things quietly and bear them bravely.

But I can't! If it were not for very shame I could sit here and cry to you.' 'Don't mind me,' I said; 'you know it is a part of our agreement that I was not to be critical.' 'Our agreement ?' he repeated, vaguely.

'I see you have forgotten it,' I answered; 'but it does n't in the least matter; it is not of that I wish to talk to you.

All the more that it has n't done you a particle of good.

I have been extremely nice with you for a week; but you are just as unhappy now as you were at the beginning.