"We've had a disagreement. That is all," said Kitty curtly, looking white and angry. "You have heard of lovers' quarrels, I suppose?"
"There is no need to snap my head off," said Joyce. "I am only sorry to see it happen. Life is too short for misunderstandings."
"I quite agree with you. But this is not a misunderstanding. I have been deliberately deceived."
"How do you mean?"
"What's the use of discussing it?"
"There is no use if you are determined not to be helped."
"What can you do? What can any one do? This is a matter which is only between us. I am sorry I did not know all about it before, or I would not have become engaged."
A light dawned on Joyce's mind. "Oh—I see. Jack's been telling you about his foolishness in the past!"
"You call it foolishness?"
"Wasn't it the height of folly to have been silly about a married woman? and one who isn't worth a thought?"