"He suggested this visit; and I did not tell him of the relation between us.

Finding us on terms of familiarity, if not of affection, he is naturally surprised." "As I have never tried to meddle with your private affairs," said Marmaduke to Lalage, "I need not apologize for not knowing your husband.
But I regret----" The actress laughed in spite of her vexation.

"Why, you silly old thing!" she exclaimed, "he is no more my husband than you are!" "Oh!" said Marmaduke.

"Indeed!" "I am her brother," said Conolly considerately, stifling a smile.
"Why," said Mademoiselle Lalage fiercely, raising her voice, "what else did you think ?" "Hush," said Conolly, "we are talking too much in this crowd.

You had better change your dress, Susanna, and then we can settle what to do next." "You can settle what you please," she replied.