Can you not put confidence in me?
I can keep a secret, and may, perhaps, give you good counsel." "No, no," said Henry, emphatically; "it will not do to involve you in our affairs.

It would not be right in us _just now_ to confide even in you.

I cannot explain why--you must accept the simple assurance in the meantime.

Wherever we go, we can communicate by letter, and I promise, ere long, to reveal all." "Well, I will not press you further; but I will commend you in prayer to God.

I do not like to part thus hurriedly, however.