One can't talk to people about such things.

Even Winnie and father--I'm sure they don't really understand--though I'm afraid they're both rather glad.

What a wretched thing it is to be misjudged.

I feel sure, Bertha, that it's just this kind of thing that makes a woman sit down and write a novel--where she can speak freely in disguise, and do herself justice.

Don't you think so ?" "I shouldn't wonder," replied the listener, thoughtfully.