"The fact is, Mrs.
Wade, she gave half-a-crown to some old woman in Water Lane this afternoon.

It was imprudent, of course.

Who told you about it ?" "Mr.Rook, the stationer.

It was talked of up and down High Street, he assures me.

We may laugh, but this kind of misrepresentation goes a long way." "Let the blackguards make the most of it!" cried Quarrier.