“I have only saddled my promise with two conditions—mere trifles—he will explain all that to you.”
“Ah, sir! we shall regard you as our deliverer.”
“You are too good. Only, on two little conditions—”
“If there were a hundred, sir we should gladly accept them. Think what we should be without this place—penniless—absolutely penniless!”
“I reckon upon you then; for the interest of your husband, you will try to persuade him.”
“Missus! I say, missus! here’s master come back,” cried a servant, rushing into the chamber.
“Has he many with him?”
“No, missus; he is alone.”
“Alone! alone?”
“Quite alone, missus.”