On the other hand women rarely speak the truth.

What will my good cousin say to one hundred and fifty pounds being paid for a 'cello ?" "It will be no business of hers," said Ronnie, angrily.

"I can do as I choose with my own earnings." "I doubt it," smiled Aubrey Treherne.
"The man who married my cousin Helen, was bound to surrender his independence and creep under her thumb.

I am grateful to you for having saved me from that fate.

As no doubt she has told you, she refused me shortly before she accepted you." Ronald's start of surprise proved at once to Aubrey his complete ignorance of the whole matter.
"I had no idea you were ever in love with my wife," he said.
"Nor was I, my dear fellow," sneered Aubrey Treherne.