“Why? because I am dull other evenings, and it would be nice to have a chat with you.”
“Would it, Susan?”
“Of course it would; but that evening I have company—and he talks to me of Australia.”
“Nothing else?” sneered the unlucky William.
Susan gave him such a look.
“And that interests me more than anything you can say to me—if you won't be offended,” snapped Susan.
William bit his lip.
“Well, then, I won't come this evening, eh! Susan?”
“No, don't, that is a good soul.”
“Les femmes sont impitoyables pour ceux qu'elles n'aiment pas.” This is a harsh saying, and of course not pure truth; but there is a deal of truth in it.