"It only struck me a moment since, upstairs, that my letters might embarrass you.

In your place I should feel some distrust of anything which I was not at liberty to examine.

I think I can set this matter right, however, with very little trouble to either of us.

It is no violation of any promises or pledges on my part if I simply tell you that my letters will not assist the discovery which you are trying to make.

You can safely pass them over as objects that are not worth examining from your point of view.
You understand me, I am sure ?" "I am much obliged to you, Major--I quite understand." "Are you feeling any fatigue ?" "None whatever, thank you." "And you still hope to succeed?
You are not beginning to be discouraged already ?" "I am not in the least discouraged.