Does that agree with your own plans for the future, or does it clash with your inclination ?" "Sir! Uncle!" exclaimed Will, in delighted astonishment, "how can I answer such a question?
Such a change in my prospects takes my breath away.

What can I say to you?
I had never thought of such a thing," and he rose, with a heightened colour and an air of excited surprise, which left Dr.Owen no doubt as to the reality of his feelings.

They were not, however, altogether real, for Will had latterly begun to suspect the true meaning of his uncle's kindness to him.
"There is only one thing to be said, sir.

Did it clash with my own plans there would be no sacrifice too great for me to make in return for your kindness.

But you must know, uncle, that not only the ties of gratitude compel me, but the bonds of relationship and affection (may I say love) are strong upon me, and I can only answer once more that I accept your generosity with the deepest gratitude.