“Well?” said Godfrey, surprised in his turn.
“What do you consider was the great object of Aunt Margaret’s life?”
“To get back Waynflete—to restore the family.”
“Is it the same thing?”
“Well, yes, isn’t it? She thought so.”
“She did. Now, what was your object when you made that vow, which I suppose you are now trying to carry out?”
“To get rid of Waynflete, to free my conscience, to do you justice,” said Godfrey.
“You mean that you did not want me to suffer because your proceeding made me too late to persuade Aunt Margaret that she had misjudged me?”
“Well, yes.”
“Now listen. Please don’t speak till I’ve told you—even if I stop.”