"They once concerned thee."
Yosef said nothing; on his face a slight thoughtfulness was evident.
After a time he asked,—
"What is happening with Helena? Has she been here?"
Augustinovich was confused.
"She has been here, she has been here."
"Well, and now?"
"That is—yes—she is sick, very sick."
Yosef's face continued indifferent.
"What is the matter with her?" asked he, leisurely.