I don't know who spread it, or how many have heard.

But Honoria believes it." "Honoria! She cannot--" He came to a sudden halt.

"But, mother, even supposing Honoria believes it, I don't see--" He was looking straight at her.

Her eyes sank.

Light began to break in on him.
"Mother!" Humility did not look up.
"Mother! Don't tell me that she--that Honoria--" "She made us promise--your father and me.