If you had left word that you wished to see me, I would have come over to you at once." "No.

I wanted to see you alone--that's the reason I am here.

They must not know at home that I've been over here, so I purposely asked the man not to announce me to your aunt." "You want to see me privately," I said in a low, earnest voice.

"Why?
Is there any service I can render you ?" "Yes.

A very great one," she responded with quick eagerness, "I--well--the fact is, I have summoned courage to come to you and beg of you to help me.