"They say that his source of income is mysterious, and that it is not altogether open and above-board." "What!" she exclaimed, looking at him quickly.

"And who, pray, Mr.
Flockart, makes this allegation against my father ?" "Oh, I really don't know who started the gossip.

The source of such tales is always difficult to discover.

Some enemy, no doubt.

Every man in this world of ours has enemies." "What do you mean by the source of dad's income not being an honourable one ?" The man shrugged his shoulders.