I believe Miss Hamilton is very proud of her brother, but she does not confide in him.

He has often told me, in quite a pained way, how reserved they are with him.

I believe Miss Darrell is far more his _confidante_ than his sisters.' 'No doubt,' I returned, quite convinced in my own mind that this was the case.
'So you must see yourself how much Miss Hamilton needs a friend,' he went on hurriedly.

'I want you to be very good to her, Ursula; perhaps you may think it a little strange if I say that I think it will be as much your duty to befriend Miss Hamilton as to minister to Phoebe Locke.' 'I wonder who is speaking strongly now, Max.' 'But if it be the truth,' he pleaded, a little anxiously.
'You need not fear,' was my answer: 'if Miss Hamilton requires my friendship, I am very willing to bestow it.

I will be as good to her as I know how to be, Max.