I suppose that sounds rather like a cry from Noah's Ark, but I couldn't help it.

I just felt like that." "And now you probably know a good deal about me," she remarked, with a rather sad smile.

"I have been married nine years.

I gather that you know my husband by name and repute." "Your husband is associated with a man whom I have always considered my enemy," he said.
"My husband's friends are not my friends," she rejoined, a little bitterly, "nor does he take me into his confidence as regards his business exploits." "Then what does it matter ?" he asked.

"I should never have sought you out, for the reason I have given you, but since we have met you will not refuse me your friendship?
You will let me come and see you ?" She laughed softly.
"I shall be very unhappy if you do not.