"As I always do tell the truth if I tell anything, I think we had better let the subject drop," she said, with a sigh, as if she were tired of it.
"You mean you cannot tell me?"
"That is what I mean."
I reflected for a moment. "Does Lady Adeline know that you were out last night?" I asked.
"No," she replied. "She was out herself and I returned before she did.
"Then you have not told her either?"
She shook her head.
"I would really rather you confided in her than in me, if you can."
"Thank you," she answered drily.
"Can you?" I persisted.