"It 's a good thing to know." "I am not sure of that," said Mr.Brand.
"Ah, don't let her languish!" Felix murmured, lightly and softly.
"You do advise me, then ?" And Mr.Brand looked up.
"I congratulate you!" said Felix, smiling.

He had thought at first his visitor was simply appealing; but he saw he was a little ironical.
"It is in your interest; you have interfered with me," the young clergyman went on.
Felix still stood and smiled.

The little room had grown darker, and the crimson glow had faded; but Mr.Brand could see the brilliant expression of his face.

"I won't pretend not to know what you mean," said Felix at last.

"But I have not really interfered with you.