I only wish I could feel assured that Miss Bride--" He was rudely interrupted.
"Don't talk, but listen to me." For a moment the lips went on moving, yet gave no sound; then words came again.

"I've told you once already about Constance, what I think of her, and what I intend for her.

I needn't go over all that again.

As for you, I think I've given proof that I wish you well.

I was led to it at first because I saw that Constance liked you; now I wish you well for your own sake, and you may trust me to do what I can to help you on.