I only tell you this much, dear Primrose, because I consider it my bounden duty that you should know how matters really stand.

Rest happy about Poppy; her money has been returned to her, and Jasmine has sufficient for her present necessities.

On second thoughts, I had better perhaps let you into my little secret.

I have borrowed ten pounds for Jasmine on that valuable Spanish lace of her mother's.

Do not imagine that the lace is gone; it will be returned to Jasmine whenever she can refund the money.