"Tell me what convinced you--there's a good fellow," said Deronda, distrusting a delight that he was unused to.
"Don't ask. Little mother was witness. The upshot is, that Mirah is jealous of the duchess, and the sooner you relieve your mind the better. There! I've cleared off a score or two, and may be allowed to swear at you for getting what you deserve--which is just the very best luck I know of."
"God bless you, Hans!" said Deronda, putting out his hand, which the other took and wrung in silence.
"Tell me what convinced you - there's a good fellow," said Deronda, distrusting his unfamiliar delight.
"Don't ask. Little mother was witness. The upshot is, that Mirah is jealous of the duchess, and I may be allowed to swear at you for getting what you deserve - which is just the very best luck."
"God bless you, Hans!" said Deronda, putting out his hand, which the other shook in silence.