He would, of course, deny the whole thing.

I do not mean that he would deny that she said so--he could not do that--but he might declare that she had spoken falsely, and might even say that it was an attempt to put another's sin on his shoulders.

Moreover, as I told you, I have other reasons for disliking the man, and, on the face of it, it would seem that I had raked up this old story against him, not only from jealousy, but from personal malice.
"No, it is out of the question that I should interfere.

I would give everything that I am worth to be able to do so, but it is impossible.

If I had full and unquestionable proofs I would go to Lady Greendale and lay the matter before her.