Otherwise, Paris is not exactly a place where one would choose to set about seeking for a lost friend, especially with about half-a-dozen sentences of available French." "Never fear.

But if you should not find them, I would not mind going over for a week or two to help you; I should be of some use as an interpreter." "Will you come?
Not for that; but if I do find them, I should so like to introduce Lucia to you." "To tell the truth, I am rather afraid of this paragon of yours; and you will be bringing her to see me." "I am afraid I am making too sure of that without your telling me so.
After all, I may have my search for nothing.

I do wish very much you would come over." "Well, at Easter we will see.

Perhaps I may coax Sir John over for a week or two." "Thank you.

I shall depend on that." "But remember you must send me word how you fare." "I will write the moment I have anything to tell." "Impress upon your father, Maurice, that we wish to do all we can for his comfort.