"You will say nothing of this to Maurice.

It was in strict confidence I spoke, and for your good and his.

You will say nothing to him ?" "I! what should I say ?" She looks back at Lady Rylton, superb disdain in her glance.
"You might mention, for example, that it was I who told you." "Well, why shouldn't I ?" asked Tita.

"Are you ashamed of what you have said ?" "I have always told you that I spoke only through a sense of duty, to protect you and him in your married life.

You will give me your word that you will not betray me." "I shall give you my word about nothing," coldly.