"Rien ne pese tant qu'un secret Le porter loin est difficile aux dames: Et je sais mesme sur ce fait Bon nombre d'hommes qui sont femmes." --LA FONTAINE.
Meanwhile Deronda had been fastened and led off by Mr. Vandernoodt, who wished for a brisker walk, a cigar, and a little gossip. Since we cannot tell a man his own secrets, the restraint of being in his company often breeds a desire to pair off in conversation with some more ignorant person, and Mr. Vandernoodt presently said,
"What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is! But if he is a favorite of yours, I withdraw the remark."
"Not the least in the world," said Deronda.

Meanwhile Deronda had been led off by Mr. Vandernoodt, who wished for a cigar and a little gossip. That gentleman presently said-
"What a washed-out piece of cambric Grandcourt is! But if he is a favourite of yours, I withdraw the remark."
"Not the least in the world," said Deronda.
