Now he seems changed, I admit.

Remembers perfectly well that I am his father's brother's only child and all that, and out of the kindness of his heart offers me employment.

But--but I don't know." No one spoke for a moment.

Then Emily broke the silence.
"You don't know ?" she repeated, rather sharply.

"Why not, may I ask ?" "Oh, I don't, that's all.