I realised that he was right.

It would have distressed Helen, besides being a most unfortunate way for her to hear first of the Infant.

Helen is a great stickler for respectability." Aubrey Treherne's pale countenance turned a shade paler.

His thin lips curved into the semblance of a smile.
"Ah, yes," he said, "of course.

Helen is a great stickler for respectability.