I will tell you.

I came here, indeed, resolved to tell you; but then I thought it might disturb you, and I take you to witness that I only come out with it after the most rigorous inquisition on your part.

It does not please me, nay--more than that, it disquiets me to see you so very friendly with Madame Karpathy." "Ah!" So astounded was Flora, that that was all she could say.

It was the last thing in the world she had expected to hear.

"This really is surprising!" she exclaimed at last.