"I scarcely remember what it was, now that I begin to think.

Some trifle, I suppose.

Do you like orchids ?" "They have nothing to do with our affairs at present.

You are not in earnest about the orchids, and you are trying to run away from a mistake instead of clearing it up.

That is a short-sighted policy, always." Agatha grew alarmed, for she felt his old influence over her returning.
"I do not wish to speak of it," she said firmly.
Her firmness was lost on him.