Take an old fellow's advice; don't let it get the upper hand! What can I offer you, dear Mrs.Woodville?
A cup of tea ?" "Call me by my right name, sir," I answered, boldly.

"I have made a discovery.

I know as well as you do that my name is Macallan." The Major started, and looked at me very attentively.

His manner became grave, his tone changed completely, when he spoke next.
"May I ask," he said, "if you have communicated to your husband the discovery which you have just mentioned to me ?" "Certainly!" I answered.

"I consider that my husband owes me an explanation.