You are to understand, first, that it is the request of the person from whom I take my instructions that you always bear the name of Pip.

You will have no objection, I dare say, to your great expectations being encumbered with that easy condition.

But if you have any objection, this is the time to mention it." My heart was beating so fast, and there was such a singing in my ears, that I could scarcely stammer I had no objection.
"I should think not! Now you are to understand, secondly, Mr.Pip, that the name of the person who is your liberal benefactor remains a profound secret, until the person chooses to reveal it.

I am empowered to mention that it is the intention of the person to reveal it at first hand by word of mouth to yourself.

When or where that intention may be carried out, I cannot say; no one can say.