It wasn't my fault that I called at the house when you were away.

I happened to have business at Croydon unexpectedly, and ran over to Sutton just on the chance of seeing you.

And I have no objection to tell you all I said to your friend there.

I am not in the habit of saying things behind people's backs that I don't wish them to hear.

All I did was to ask out plainly whether Mrs.M.
was trying to persuade you to have nothing to do with me.