You cannot do things like that in this little place where every one knows all about you and expect it to pass unnoticed.

Martin's wife saw you cut Clarke and you know what a gossip she is.

Already every one is talking about you and Clarke." "To that I am indifferent." "But I care.

I won't have people talking about you," replied the Colonel, who began to lose patience.

Usually he had the best temper imaginable.