If you want to tell me a secret, don't.

If you want advice without telling everything about the case, it will be worthless.

But if there is anything I can do for you, I'll do it if I can, and I won't ask any questions.' 'That's kind and sensible,' Margaret answered.

'And I should not be in the least afraid to tell you anything.

You would not repeat it.' 'No, certainly not.