"I spoke to you freely at first because we had not reached the stage in the work when secrecy was absolutely necessary.
At present we are all upon our honour.

From the moment we pass inside that little room, we are, to all effects and purposes, dead men.

Nothing that happens there is to be spoken of or hinted at, even to our wives or our dearest friends.

It is the etiquette of my profession, Bertha.

Be reasonable." "Pooh!" she exclaimed.