This was evidently a signal; for the tall clerk rose methodically, put his pen behind his ear, and went out in his measured tread.
Noel appeared sensible of this kindness.

His face expressed the strongest gratitude; his look returned thanks.
"I am very much obliged to you, sir," he said with suppressed warmth, "for your considerateness.

What I have to say is very painful; but it will be scarcely an effort to speak before you now." "Fear nothing," replied the magistrate; "I will only retain of your deposition, my dear sir, what seems to me absolutely indispensable." "I feel scarcely master of myself, sir," began Noel; "so pray pardon my emotion.

If any words escape me that seem charged with bitterness, excuse them; they will be involuntary.

Up to the past few days, I always believed that I was the offspring of illicit love.