He must have known that you would repeat all he said.

It is not like him.

Tell me, Mr.Tavernake, you have heard all sorts of things about me.

Do you believe them?
Do you believe--it's rather a horrible thing to ask, isn't it ?" she went on hurriedly,--"do you believe that I made away with my husband ?" "You surely do not need to ask me that question," Tavernake answered, fervently.

"I should believe your word, whatever you told me.