Is that understood ?" "Certainly!" "Very good.

I have now a last word of warning to give you--and then I have done.

If you do by any chance succeed in laying your hand on the clew, remember this--_the discovery which follows will be a terrible one._ If you have any doubt about your capacity to sustain a shock which will strike you to the soul, for God's sake give up the idea of finding out your husband's secret at once and forever!" "I thank you for your warning, Major.

I must face the consequences of making the discovery, whatever they may be." "You are positively resolved ?" "Positively." "Very well.

Take any time you please.