I merely assumed by my attitude that you were not married, and she let me assume it without a protest." "But did you ask her ?" "Ask her?
No.

Can't you see that there was no reason why I should ask her?
I was sure.

And being sure of it, naturally I didn't talk about it to her.

You can understand that I wouldn't, can't you?
In fact, I never mentioned you to her.

She never mentioned you to me." "You must have mistaken her, Tom." "I don't think it's possible, Dave," said the colonel.