I'm sorry I'm so very unsatisfactory.

But--anyhow that's not the reason." "I know the reason," said Burke quietly.
"You don't," she rejoined instantly.

"But never mind that now! You don't know anything whatever about me, partner.

I can't say I even know myself very intimately just now.

I feel as if--as if I've been blindfolded, and I can't see anything at all just yet.
So will you try to be patient with me?
Will you--will you--go on being a pal to me till the bandage comes off again?
I--want a pal--rather badly, partner." Her pleading voice came muffled against him.