But as for deceiving"-- he paused, trying to understand this extreme scrupulosity of conscience--"if you come to deceiving--well, in a kind sort of a way you did allow him to think his correspondent a man.

I admit that.

What harm is done to him?
None.

He won't be so mean, I suppose, as to ask for his money back again." "I think he ought to have it all back," said Iris; "yes, all from the very beginning.

I am ashamed that I ever took any money from him.