You see, it is just this way.

They reason that if they can only get acquainted with people the rest is easy.

For, people, under the right circumstances, will tell everything they know." The woman was staring at Constance.
"For example," urged Constance, "I'm talking to you now as if I had known you for years.

Why, Mrs.Douglas, men tell their most important business secrets to chance luncheon and dinner companions whom they think have no direct or indirect interest in them.

Over tea-tables women tell their most intimate personal affairs.