The possibility of eternal bliss and the probability of eternal torment are consolations not to be lightly withheld from a dying girl, eh?
However, what's past cannot be mended.

I have much to be thankful for, after all.

I am a young man, and shall not cut a bad figure as a widower.

And now tell me, doctor, am I not in very bad repute upstairs ?" "Mr.Trefusis! Sir! I cannot meddle in family matters.

I understand my duties and never over step them." The doctor, shocked at last, spoke as loftily as he could.
"Then I will go and see Mr.Jansenius," said Trefusis, getting off the table.
"Stay, sir! One moment.