Women are monstrously illogical.

She must think of my latter end with mixed feelings.' 'I do wish you were less flippant in dealing with grave subjects, Alfred.

I assure you I am very much troubled.

I feel that so much is at stake, and yet the responsibility of doing anything is so very great.' 'Shall I talk it over with Letty ?' 'If you feel able to.

But Adela would be very seriously offended if she guessed that you had done so.' 'Then she mustn't guess, that's all.