All her affairs were in his hands.

I cannot explain how, or why, or when; but it is so." "And is that all ?" said Carroll, with boyish openness of relief.

"And you have no other sorrow ?" In spite of herself, a tender smile, such as she might have bestowed on an impulsive boy, broke on her lips.

"And is that not enough?
What would you?
No--sit where you are! We are here to talk seriously.

And you do not ask what is this favor my mother wishes ?" "No matter what it is, it shall be done," said Carroll, quickly.