The abasement of which _he_ isn't sensible affects _me_ on his behalf.

I give money with what delicacy I can.

If I am obliged to refuse, I mutter apologies and hurry away with burning cheeks.

What does that mean ?' Earwaker regarded him curiously.
'That is mere fineness of humanity.' 'Perhaps moral weakness ?' 'I don't care for the scalpel of the pessimist.

Let us give it the better name.' Peak had never been so communicative.