"Yes; let us not defer it. It must be done," said Mordecai, rising with the air of a man who has to perform a painful duty. Then came, as an afterthought, "But do not dwell on my sister more than is needful."

"Yes; let us not defer it," said Mordecai, rising with the air of a man who must perform a painful duty. "But do not dwell on my sister more than is needful."
