I owe something to the man who has done this. How can I pay my debt? If I was a young woman still I might say, “Come, put your arm round my waist, and kiss me, if you like.” I should have been fond enough of you even to go that length, and you would have accepted my invitation⁠—you would, sir, twenty years ago! But I am an old woman now. Well! I can satisfy your curiosity, and pay my debt in that way. You had a great curiosity to know certain private affairs of mine when you came to see me⁠—private affairs which all your sharpness could not look into without my help⁠—private affairs which you have not discovered, even now. You shall discover them⁠—your curiosity shall be satisfied. I will take any trouble to please you, my estimable young friend!