Instinct deprecated crude revelation of the mystery of his birth to the man of refinement.

He felt that Barney Bill was betraying confidence.

Gutter-bred though he was, he accused his vagrant protector of a lack of good taste.

Of such a breach he himself, son of princes, could not have been guilty.
Luckily, and, as Paul thought, with admirable tact, Mr.Rowlatt did not demand explanation.
"A young Japhet in search of a father.

Well, I hope he'll find him.
There's nothing like romance.