I will try not--I will try not!" he repeated earnestly.

"In the first place, I know hardly anything in detail.

I do not remember that I have ever wished to know.

But I gather that some years ago--when I was still a lad--something in Mr.Boyce's life--some financial matters, I believe--during the time that he was member of Parliament, made a scandal, and especially among his family and old friends.

It was the effect upon his old father, I think, who, as you know, died soon afterwards--" Marcella started.
"I didn't know," she said quickly.
Aldous Raeburn's distress grew.
"I really oughtn't to speak of these things," he said, "for I don't know them accurately.