But though Sweetwater lent his arm to help the old man in, he did it with such an air of hesitation that it caused the other to remark: "You have not ended your argument.

There is something more you want to say.

What is it?
Speak up." "No, no.

I am quite satisfied, so far as the Duclos matter is concerned.
It is only--would you mind stepping aside for a moment till I tell you a bit of gossip which has just come to my ears?
Thank you, sir.

Forbes is all right" (Forbes was the chauffeur), "but confidences are sacred and this thing was told me in confidence." The humorous twist of his features as he said this quite transformed his very plain countenance.