This time it's come back on him.

He mustn't say such personal things, if he's not going to risk an answer." "I don't mind what he says.

I don't mind a bit," said Jim.
"Nor do I mind," said Lilly indifferently.

"I say what I feel--You do as you feel--There's an end of it." A sheepish sort of silence followed this speech.

It was broken by a sudden laugh from Tanny.
"The things that happen to us!" she said, laughing rather shrilly.
"Suddenly, like a thunderbolt, we're all struck into silence!" "Rum game, eh!" said Jim, grinning.
"Isn't it funny! Isn't life too funny!" She looked again at her husband.
"But, Rawdy, you must admit it was your own fault." Lilly's stiff face did not change.
"Why FAULT!" he said, looking at her coldly.