Gabriella has a right to know what everybody is saying." "Of course I've a right to know," rejoined Gabriella, with a firmness before which Mrs.Fowler felt herself gradually dissolving--"melting away" was the description she gave of her feeling.

"If anybody has a right to know, I suppose I have.

Of course, it's about George.

I know that much, anyhow," she added quietly.
"I don't believe it's half so bad as they say," protested Mrs.Fowler feverishly.

"I don't believe he really keeps her.