And even now he did not call her by her married name, the name of her late husband.
"No," replied Simeon.

"No, Sol, I ain't got the least idea.

Poor thing!" Another interval.

Then: "Well, Sim, find out if you can, and let me know.

And," turning his head and speaking quietly but firmly, "don't let anybody ELSE know I asked." "Course I won't, Sol, you know that.