I really need--ah--brightness and comfort in my house.

Yes, I need it.

And even if I were not interested, as it were, myself, I don't know but what my duty to Willie should make me--ah--think of it." Mr.Dale was gazing at the fire.

"Think of what ?" he said.
Mr.Denner became very much embarrassed.

"Why, what I was just observing, just speaking of,--the need of comfort--in my house--and my life, I might say.