I am glad that you recognize the awful inflation of prices during the war period, and how I have had to skimp and scheme and save in order to make ends meet and to keep us going on Papa's meager income." All Linda's good resolutions vanished.

She was under strong nervous tension.

It irritated her to have Eileen constantly referring to their monetary affairs as if they were practically paupers, as if their father's life had been a financial failure, as if he had not been able to realize from achievements recognized around the world a comfortable living for two women.
"Oh, good Lord!" she said shortly.

"Bluff the rest of the world like a professional, Eileen, but why try it with me?
You're right about my having common sense.

I'll admit that I am using it now.