“Of course not,” said Isabel. “But—but you have no actual proof, have you, George?”
“Not yet; but I soon shall have.”
“Well, unless you get it very soon——”
“Yes?”
“I think you ought to withdraw what you have said, and apologise to Mrs. Witt.”
“In fact, you think I was wrong to speak at all?”
“I think I should have waited till I had proof; and then, perhaps——”
“Everybody seems to think me an ass.”
“Not that, George; but a little—well—reckless.”