He had a very good reason for doing so, and a still better reason for saying nothing about it.
Lorand said:
"Thank you, Desi."
He thanked him for drawing that lot.
Pepi Gyáli took up his hat and said to Lorand in playful jesting:
"The white elephant is yours. Good night." And he went away unharmed.
"And now, my dear Desi, you must go home," said Lorand, gently grasping his brother's hand.
"Why I have only just come."
"I have much to do, and it must be done to-day."
"Do it: I will sit down in a corner, and not say a word; I came to see you. I will be silent and watch you."