And if, as is very probable, this is only an affair of health, it would be wrong in you to go to a stranger.

It might look--" "Look what, mother ?" "People might think--he, I mean--that you wanted to interfere." "But who ought to interfere on his behalf if I don't ?" "Quite true, dearest; I understand what you mean, and know how good you are.

But perhaps Mr.Prendergast might not.

He might think you wanted--" "Wanted what, mother?
I don't understand you." "Wanted to take the things out of your father's hands." "Oh, mother!" "He doesn't know you.

And, what is more, I don't think he knows much of your father.