The Rev.George seemed at a loss.
"Has your father spoken to you about an interview he had with me this morning ?" said Conolly, good-naturedly helping him out.
"Yes.

That, in fact, is one of the causes of my visit." "What does he say ?" "I believe he adheres to the opinion he expressed to you.

But I fear he may not have exhibited that self-control in speaking to you which I fully admit you have as much right to expect as anyone else." "It does not matter.

I can quite understand his feeling." "It does matter--pardon me.

We should be sorry to appear wanting in consideration for you." "That is a trifle.