You had better be careful, Geoffrey.

That girl will get you into a mess, and if she does there are plenty of people who are ready to make an example of you.

You have enemies enough, I can tell you.

I am not jealous, it is not in my line, but you are too intimate with that girl, and you will be sorry for it one day." "Nonsense," said Geoffrey angrily, but nevertheless he felt that Lady Honoria's words were words of truth.

It struck him, moreover, that she must feel this strongly, or she would not have spoken in that tone.
Honoria did not pose as a household philosopher.