I suppose it 's very improper for a woman to tell any one how often her husband kisses her; but, as you happen to have seen him do it, I don't suppose you will be scandalized.

I know you are not easily scandalized; I am not afraid of you.

You are scandalized at my getting so many dresses?
Well, I told you I was spoiled--I freely acknowledge it.

That 's why I was afraid to tell Gordon--because when I was married I had such a lot of things; I was supposed to have dresses enough to last for a year.

But Gordon had n't to pay for them, so there was no harm in my letting him feel that he has a wife.