Try to forgive him.

Remember what he has suffered through Hayle." The simplicity of the message touched me.
"Pray sit down a minute, Mr.Kitwater," I said, "and let me put myself right with you.

It is only natural that you should get angry, if you think I have treated you as you said just now.

However, that does not happen to be the case.

I can assure you that had I known who Hayle was, I should have taken very good care that he did not leave this office until you had had an interview with him.