7/8 "I was in hopes that my senses deceived me." "I hope you will keep the fact of having seen me here a profound secret." "But in the name of heaven, what does it mean ?" cried Mr.Forster. "You know you have not attempted to steal a watch. Pardon me, but how dare you plead guilty? You will break your mother's heart. You will be utterly ruined for life." "My dear Forster, no one knows of my being here, and no one need know except yourself." "You are mistaken; you have been recognized. |