"It's not sensationalism, Jack." This isn't comfortable. "It's only...to understand Mr. Hornblower and myself you would have to know a few things I don't especially like to talk about. You might be better off speaking with Jilly about it."

He'd have to tell her what she's allowed to tell Jack, but at least Jack wouldn't be watching him the whole time he's admitting to being suicidal and crazy at one time in his life.