Mignon had everywhere declared that it was ridiculous of his wife to bear Nana a grudge; he thought her attitude stupid and useless.
"Look here, my dear," he whispered.

"Be careful: don't madden Rose too much.

You understand, I think it best to warn you.

Yes, she's got a weapon in store, and as she's never forgiven you the Petite Duchesse business--" "A weapon," said Nana; "what's that blooming well got to do with me ?" "Just listen: it's a letter she must have found in Fauchery's pocket, a letter written to that screw Fauchery by the Countess Muffat.

And, by Jove, it's clear the whole story's in it.