It might complicate matters in certain quarters if it were known that I had gone to London, therefore I do it secretly.

It is necessary, however, that one person should know where to write to me.

I choose you to be that person, Catherine, but you are only to send me a letter in case of need." "If we are ill, or anything of that sort, mother ?" "Nothing of that sort.

You and Mabel are in superb health.

I am not going to prepare for any such unlikely contingency as your sudden illness.