And the money is equally divided," he added, with a visible effort to return to practical things.
"I know.

Yes, it's very puzzling.

On the whole, Denner, I do not see how I can advise you." Mr.Denner seemed to suffer a collapse.
"Why, Henry," he quavered, "you must have an opinion ?" "No," Mr.Dale answered thoughtfully, "I cannot say that I have.

Now, I put it to you, Denner: how could I decide on the relative merits of Miss Ruth and Miss Deborah, seeing that I have no affection, only respect, for either of them?
Affection! that ought to be your guide.

Which do you have most affection for ?" "Why, really"-- said Mr.Denner, "really"-- and he stopped to think, looking hard at the seal ring on his left hand--"I am afraid it is just the same, if you call it affection.