But it'll be rather difficult, won't it ?" "I don't think so," I replied, shaking my head.

"It's a question of health.

My doctors absolutely forbid it." A look of affectionate alarm sprang into his eyes.

He broke into sympathy.

My health?
Why had I not told him before?
In Heaven's name, what was the matter with me?
"Something silly," said I."Nothing you need worry about on my account.
Only I must go _piano_ for the rest of my days.