I have studied him sufficiently to feel certain that he will always fall on his feet.

Don't have any pity; if we make a fortune, he'll know well enough how to rob us of his share." When Eugene had gone, Felicite endeavoured to ferret out the secret that was being hidden from her.

She knew her husband too well to interrogate him openly.

He would have angrily replied that it was no business of hers.

In spite, however, of the clever tactics she pursued, she learnt absolutely nothing.