“Haven’t I said I didn’t know?”
“I don’t believe you.”
“That’s quite in line with your other theories of wifely conduct.”
“I’m not interested in quarreling with you, Gage. I simply want to know for my own protection what is going on. Is it true that George Sable discharged that girl while you were away?”
“Quite true.”
“For what reason?”
Gage lighted a swaggering cigarette.
“His mind runs along with yours, Helen. He had the same delicate ideas you have.”
“Where did the girl go?”
“Didn’t you hear me say I didn’t know?”