"If I did not know you for a credulous simpleton," said she, "I should take you for an abandoned villain.

You thought me fool enough to believe that you were bringing up your daughter as a governess when she was on the stage all the time.

I don't want to tell you what my views are as to choosing a profession--I admit that they are old-fashioned, and out of date--but will you tell me how it is possible for a girl with a salary of sixteen florins a month to expend thousands on extravagant luxury ?" "Pardon me, Matilda's salary has been raised," said Meyer, who would very much have liked others to believe something of what he believed himself.
"That is untrue.

You can find out the real state of the case from the manager if you like." "And then, too, her clothes are not as expensive as you fancy, sister.
She wears cheap dresses which she bought second-hand from the prima donna." "That also is untrue.

She bought everything brand new.