That would have convinced me that he was the rotter the world said he was when he turned against me.

I tell you, Simmy, it is gratifying to know that the man you love is drinking himself to death because he's true to you." "That's an extraordinary thing to say," said Simmy, squinting.

"You are happy because that poor devil is--" "Now don't say that!" she cried.

"I didn't say I was happy.

I said I was gratified--because he is true to me in spite of everything.