He does not deny it.

He merely laughs and shakes his head--the truth is, he hasn't much to say for himself.

Bless me! I've got to take another sheet.
"Now, Abel, my dear, do you know Miss Wayne?
I have never heard you speak of her, and yet, if she lives in Delafield, you must know something about her.

Your father is working hard at his business, but it is shocking how much money we have to spend to keep up our place in society properly.

I know that he spends all his income every year; and if any thing should happen--I cry my eyes out to think of it.