"Is that what you wanted to say to me ?" he asked.
"I have wanted to say it these three weeks.

Because of late she has been worse.

I told you," added Felix, "it was very delicate." "Well, sir"-- Mr.Brand began; "well, sir"-- "I was sure you did n't know it," Felix continued.

"But don't you see--as soon as I mention it--how everything is explained ?" Mr.Brand answered nothing; he looked for a chair and softly sat down.

Felix could see that he was blushing; he had looked straight at his host hitherto, but now he looked away.