You will wonder why I trouble you about such a very domestic detail.

The young gentleman was very frank and straightforward in making his proposal, and volunteered that if I desired to make any inquiries, he was quite sure that you, his late father's solicitor, would answer any questions.

I have no doubt, from the readiness with which he invited the inquiry and his satisfaction in hearing that you and I were old friends, that you will have nothing to say which will alter my favourable impression.

Still, as my child's happiness is at stake, I have no right to omit any opportunity of satisfying myself.

Anything you may have to say I shall value and treat as confidential.
"I understand Mr R., under his father's will, has a small property; but of course it will be necessary for him now to find some occupation, which with his abilities I have no doubt he will easily do.