He would advise Mrs.Bunker, if she valued her own good, and especially her husband's, to speedily forget all about it.

These were ugly times, as it was.

If Mrs.Bunker's services had not been properly rewarded or considered it was certainly a great shame, but really HE could not be expected to make it good.

Certain parties had cost him trouble enough already.

Besides, really, she must see that his position between her husband, whom he respected, and a certain other party was a delicate one.