But your Aunt thought--" "Don't say a word, my dear fellow! No apology is necessary.

I am quite sure she did.

But it might be a good idea for you to do a little thinking yourself occasionally.

Aunt is so rash.

How were you to know that you would find us at home?
Rather a risk, what?
Luckily, Aunt," turning to that speechless relative with reassurance, "it is quite all right.