"I know that, guardian. But I have such need of your advice and support. Oh! You don't know how much need I have to-night."
He looked unprepared for my being so earnest, and even a little alarmed.
"Or how anxious I have been to speak to you," said I, "ever since the visitor was here to-day."
"The visitor, my dear! Sir Leicester Dedlock?"
"Yes."

"I know that, guardian. But I have such need of your advice and support tonight - ever since the visitor was here today."
"Sir Leicester Dedlock?"
"Yes."
