"Before he married me, you know." "I--I beg your pardon if I seemed to doubt you.

I really thought you were joking." "Why, what made you think so ?" "Well," he blurted out.

"He didn't mention he was married, and seeing him dancing with her the whole time--" "I suppose he thinks he owes her some attention," said Hannah indifferently.

"By way of compensation probably.

I shouldn't be at all surprised if he takes her down to supper instead of me." "There he is, struggling towards the buffet.