G. I meant to lie about my reasons when I began, but--I've got out of
the habit of lying to you, old man. Jack, you won't?--But I know you
won't.
M. Of course not. (_Half aloud_.) The Pinks are paying dearly for their
Pride.
G. Eh! Wha-at?
M. Don't you know? The men have called Mrs. Gadsby the Pride of the Pink
Hussars ever since she came to us.
G. 'Tisn't _her_ fault. Don't think that. It's all mine.