(Seeing she has paused)
Go on, dear; go on. Let’s hear all of it.
Hilda
Oh, what’s the use, Will? You know how differently he feels about the war.
White
(With quiet sarcasm)
But it’s been so many years since your respectable brother has honored me even with the slightest allusion....
Hilda
If you care for what he says—(Continuing to read the letter)—“Remember, Hilda, you are an American. I don’t suppose your husband considers that an honor; but I do.”
White