He had, indeed, been careful to say that he did not accuse her of vulgarity,--but nevertheless the accusation had been made.

Could you call your friend a liar more plainly than by saying to him that you would not say that he lied?
They dined together, the two boys, also, dining with them, but very little was said at dinner.

The horrid word was clinging to the lady's ears, and the remembrance of having uttered the word was heavy on the man's conscience.

He had told himself very plainly that the thing was vulgar, but he had not meant to use the word.

When uttered it came even upon himself as a surprise.