I don't know whether it's truth or lie, but either way, it stings. And if it is truth, it does make a great many things that I'd chalked up to a Continental education come clear.

(He called me a hypocrite, you know. For being insufficiently orthodox in my reading material and my own acquaintances. I suppose I can't argue that accusation too vehemently.)

At any rate. I'm just sulking because my pride is bruised, dear heart. Come home, and get a good night's sleep.