Then he added, louder,
"It's the wisdom of the devil."
"Oh, you surpass yourself," she smiled. "Your compliments are magnificent."
"You must have learnt it from him."
"Oh, no. From my husband," said Mrs. Cormack.
The carriage, which during their talk had moved slowly round the circle, stopped again.
Mrs. Cormack turned to Tom. He was already looking at her.
"I don't understand you," said he.
"No? Well, you'll hardly believe it, but that does not surprise me."
"I'm not sure you don't mean well, if you weren't ashamed to confess it," said Tom.