I have taken you into my confidence, and I have endeavoured to show you your most politic course of behaviour.

If your views are so far opposed, you must not consider it an injustice if I decide that a person of more judgment is required successfully to conduct the duties of secretary to the Council." "I can only thank your Grace for your past kindness," I answered with sinking heart.
He looked across at me with still cold eyes.
"Do not misunderstand me," he said.

"I do not dismiss you.

I shall leave that to the Board.

If my colleagues are favourably disposed towards you I shall not interfere.