No matter.

Only tell me one thing,--is he kind to you ?" Flora turned red and pale, and red again.
"Let that pass, too," said the lady.

"I asked because I wished to know if I could help you in any way.

I see you have brought some more boxes of shell-work, and by and by we will examine them.

But first I want to tell you that I also have a secret, and I will confide it to you that you may feel assured I shall love you always.