My business was merely to pay your hotel expenses and your losses.

The slightest allusion to the ordeal awaiting me was regarded as a bore.

A new brand of champagne that was recommended to us had more interest for you.

On our return to London those of my friends who really desired my welfare implored me to retire abroad, and not to face an impossible trial.

You imputed mean motives to them for giving such advice and cowardice to me for listening to it.