All his tones were serious, but that which he now adopted was more solemn than usual.
"I wish to consult you on a certain matter, if you can give me five minutes of your time." "To consult me, Mr.Saul ?" "Yes, Miss Burton.

I am hard pressed at present, and I know no one else of whom I can ask a certain question, if I cannot ask it of you.

I think that you will answer me truly, if you answer me at all.

I do not think you would flatter me, or tell me an untruth." "Flatter you! How could I flatter you ?" "By telling me--; but I must ask you my question first.

You and Fanny Clavering are dear friends now.