I am aware that your kindness and generosity deserve better recognition.

But, like Sebastian himself, I am the slave of my Purpose.

I have lived for it all these years, and it is still very dear to me.

To tell you my plans would interfere with that end.

Do not, therefore, suppose I am insensible to your goodness....
Dear Hubert, spare me--I dare not say more, lest I say too much.