Betty is prone to exaggerate, especially when angry, but she never told me a lie in her life.

Ever since you pulled Isaac out of the river I have taken an interest in you.
That's why I'd like to avoid any trouble.

But this thing has gone far enough.

Now be sensible, swallow your pride and let me hear your side of the story." Alfred had turned pale at his visitor's first words.

There was no mistaking Col.