It must not be known, sir; you will promise me that, too ?" "I must not make any promise of that kind," said the priest gently.

"I do not know the circumstances yet." The stranger licked his lips nervously.
"Well, sir," he said hastily, "you will say nothing till you have seen her?
You can promise me that." "Oh! certainly," said the priest.
"Well, sir, you had better not know my name.

It--it may make it easier for you and for me.

And--and, if you please, sir, the lady is ill; you must come to-day, if you please, but not until the evening.

Will twenty-two o'clock be convenient, sir ?" "Where is it ?" asked Percy abruptly.
"It--it is near Croydon junction.