I LEARN HYPOCRISY
Even in that rush of confusing emotions I recognized one fact; that I
must not betray by look or word that I knew this dreadful secret.
So I went in, but went in slowly and with downcast eyes. The bead and
the paper I had dropped into my vinaigrette, which fortunately hung at
my side.
"Humphrey," I said, "when are we going to leave this house? I begin to
find it lonesome."
He was preparing to gather up his papers for his accustomed trip
down-town, but he stopped as I spoke, and looked at me curiously.
"You are pale," he remarked, "change and travel will benefit you.
Dearest, we will try to sail for Europe in a week."