However, if you think my wife ought to be told"-- John nodded very decidedly--"let her be told.
I am bound to say Dr.Blundell thought so too, though his opinion is neither here nor there in such a matter, but so long as you understand that my only desire is that both she and I should do what is most correct and proper." He came closer to John.

"It is of vital importance for me to preserve my composure," said Sir Timothy.

"I am not fitted for--for any kind of scene just now.

Will you undertake for me the task of explaining to--to my dear wife the situation in which I am placed ?" "I will do my best," said John.

He was touched by the note of piteous anxiety which had crept into the squire's harsh voice.
"Thank you," said Sir Timothy.