I knew all along that you didn't want to have the thing put to you at the point of the bayonet.

You'll recollect that I had no wish to force it on you." "You mustn't suppose," said the judge, "that I'm in any way committed to a definite support--" "Certainly not," said Meldon.

"A man in your position couldn't.

I thoroughly understand that.

And I hope you don't think that I've been in any way disrespectful to you.