Whether I grant or withhold information, my conduct will have influence only on my own happiness, and that influence will justify me in granting it.
"I received your protection when I was friendless and forlorn.

You have a right to know whom it is that you protected.

My own fate is connected with the fate of Welbeck, and that connection, together with the interest you are pleased to take in my concerns, because they are mine, will render a tale worthy of attention which will not be recommended by variety of facts or skill in the display of them.
"Wortley, though passionate, and, with regard to me, unjust, may yet be a good man; but I have no desire to make him one of my auditors.

You, sir, may, if you think proper, relate to him afterwards what particulars concerning Welbeck it may be of importance for him to know; but at present it will be well if your indulgence shall support me to the end of a tedious but humble tale." The eyes of my Eliza sparkled with delight at this proposal.

She regarded this youth with a sisterly affection, and considered his candour, in this respect, as an unerring test of his rectitude.