"But you said I was welcome, uncle?" she said, in a solicitous tone.
"And you are."
"You are glad to see me?"
"Yes. Why have I not seen you before? Why have I not heard from you?"
"I wrote to you, uncle."
"Telling me you were married. Yes, I forgot."
"You did not reply."
"I saw no occasion. I thought if you wanted me you would write again, or come."
"Here I am, as you see, uncle."
"I see. Wanting me?"