"It is not entirely from the newer impressions you speak of that I learn the lesson. It springs partly from a matter which disturbs my mind."
"Referring to me?"
"No, to myself. You are not concerned in it."
In his turn Almer now became the questioner.
"A new experience of your own, Edward?"
"Yes."
"Which must have occurred to you since we were last together?"
"It originated during your absence."
"Which came upon you unaware--for which your foresight could not have provided?"
"At all events it did not."