Nay--I'll not disguise the truth; I had another reason." "May I know it ?" "Of course you may.

It is about our fellow-lodgers.

Doctor Brown--I met him on the road this morning--told me that her father cannot live more than a few days--perhaps a few hours.

And she does not know it." He leaned on the mantelpiece.

I could see he was very much affected.
So was I.
"Her relatives--surely they ought to be sent for ?" "She has none.