"I am indeed content to know it, uncle."
"But should that deprive a man of his right to judge actions and circumstances? We sometimes condemn those whom we love best."
"It should not deprive him of the right," replied Nansie, adding, with what her husband would have told her was feminine logic, "but you must not condemn Kingsley."
"I will not. I will apply ordinary tests. When he took the situation with Mr. Seymour, did he know anything of his employer?"
"Nothing; but we were in great stress, and Kingsley was compelled to take advantage of his opportunity."
"Admitting that. But a man must face his responsibilities, and discharge them to the best of his ability."
"Yes, uncle, to the best of his ability."
"My dear, had you been a man, you would have made a very good special pleader. To continue. What is your husband's salary?"
A look of distress was in Nansie's eyes, and she did not reply. "I infer," said Mr. Loveday, replying for her, "that you do not know."
"I fear I do," said Nansie, in a low tone.