"I told him nothing.

For many reasons it was better to keep him ignorant.

He and I might not have seen things the same way, and I am sure that what I am doing is for the best.

If I were you, Miss Leneveu, I think I wouldn't worry any more.

Soon you will hear from your brother that he is safe in New York, and I think I can promise you that the trouble will never come to anything serious." "Why have you been so kind to him ?" she asked timidly.