You must not mind if I have been a trifle inquisitive." "Say no more, sir: that is all right." "I don't agree with you, Random.

Things are not all right and never will be until my mummy is discovered.

Now you can help me." "In what way ?" asked the other uneasily.
"With money.

Understand, my boy," added the Professor in a genial way which he knew well how to assume, "I should have preferred Lucy becoming your wife.

However, since she prefers Hope, there's no more to be said on that score.