"I have eaten an immense quantity of oil and garlic," he said with a sigh. "But Spain is a good place to reform in. How is Ben?"
I shook my head.
"Don't tell me anything sad now. Poor fellow! God help him."
Fanny was talking to some one on the walk; the fisherman probably, who was bringing fish.
"Do you want some dinner?"
"I have had no breakfast."
"I must see about something for you."
"Not to leave me, Cassy."
"Just for a few minutes."
"No."