"Now that you remind me of it, I distinctly recollect her saying that it was the great thing in her life." "There you are then.

Perhaps now you'll believe me for the future, and not be starting miserable, sceptical objections to every word I say.
What did you say when she talked to you about her art?
Did you cross-question her about what it was ?" "No, I didn't.

I wasn't thinking of your absurd theories when I was talking to her.

I thought she meant painting, or something of that sort.

I felt sorry for her, J.J.