My husband never asked any questions about her; he made no objection, no remark--everything that I did was always well done in his eyes.
"But you will understand clearly that to you I told a lie when I said that Madaline's mother was a poor relative of the duke's--you know now what relationship there is between them.

Even Lady Peters does not know the truth.

She fancies that Madaline is the daughter of some friend of mine who, having fallen on evil days, has been glad to send her to me.
"Knowing you well, Norman, the accomplishment of my scheme was not difficult.

If I had brought Madaline to you and introduced her, you might not have been charmed; the air of mystery about her attracted you.
My warning against your caring for her would, I knew, also help to allure you.

I was right in every way.