"Thank you for reminding me.

I shall spread myself as much as possible before he comes--try to produce so much of my effect that I shall be safe.

But what did Mr.Longdon ask him for ?" "Ah," said Nanda gaily, "what did he ask YOU for ?" "Why, for the reason you just now mentioned--that his interest in me is so uncontrollable." "Then isn't his interest in Mitchy--" "Of the same general order ?" Vanderbank broke in.

"Not in the least." He seemed to look for a way to express the distinction--which suddenly occurred to him.

"He wasn't in love with Mitchy's mother." "No"-- Nanda turned it over.