It happens most unfortunately, just when a little help would be so important to you.
For years I have foreseen it, Dyce.

Again and again I have urged prudence; but you know your father, the most generous of men, but a mere child in matters of business.

I feared; but it was only the other day that I discovered the real state of things.

I shouldn't be at all surprised, Dyce, if some day we have to look to you for succour." "Don't worry," answered her son.

"Things'll come right, I think.