“The use of tobacco.”
“Oh, I occasionally smoke a cigar.”
“Why have you never done so in my presence?”
“I thought perhaps it might be offensive.”
June’s eyes were turned full upon Guy as she said:
“Tell me truly, Guy, do you think if I had been your 170 wife that you would have been particular to keep the fact from my knowledge?”
“Perhaps not, but I am sure I should not indulge in the habit in your presence if it were distasteful to you.”
“There should be no deception between man and wife. I shall not commit one act that my husband may not know of, and I shall expect a full knowledge of his behavior, whether at home or abroad. If such is not the case I would be unhappy. I would rather you would never deceive me in a small act. Of all faults I abhor deceit.”
“Do you know of another fault that I have?” Guy asked thoughtfully.
“Perhaps one is enough to speak of at once.”