It was clear that he had no interest in the fact of Deronda's appearance at the Cohens' beyond its relation to his own ideal purpose. Despairing of leading easily up to the question he wished to ask, Deronda determined to put it abruptly, and said,

It was clear that he had no interest in the reason for Deronda's appearance at the Cohens' beyond his own purpose. Deronda, determine to put his question, said-
