Possible Clues:

• '. . . sorry to say'
• 'My concern is . . .'
• ''Sorry to say . . .''
• Worrier's opening words
• Lead-in to some bad news
• "What concerns me is ... "
• Apprehensive lead-in
• 'Sorry to say . . .'
• ''Alas, . . .''
• Lead-in to a letdown