He has a very sensitive delicacy and might have thought it my business and not his.

I haven't told him about the twelve thousand pounds yet.

I don't bother him about business matters.

In fact, I'm going to manage his business as well as my own." "And he didn't know about the allowance ?" said Mr.Flexen.
"Oh, yes, he did.

I told him all about that," said Helena quickly.
Mr.Flexen paused, considering.