I saw him, as I said, and I really managed remarkably well.

I had these admissions wrung from me, I assure you it is no less than that, under promise of the most absolute secrecy.

I told him young Assheton was leading an idle, extravagant, and dissipated life.

I said I had seen him three nights ago in Piccadilly, not quite sober, in company with the class of person to whom one does not refer in polite society.

Will that do ?" "Ah, I can easily imagine how painful you must have found--" began Taynton.
But his partner interrupted.
"It was rather painful; you have spoken a true word in jest.