("I knew that all along" observed Dame Niafer,untruthfully, but adhering to her general theory that it was better to appear omniscient in dealing with one's husband.)

And though we seek with thin deceit, To blind Jehovah's piercing gaze, Call murder, honor,can we cheat The Omniscient with a specious phrase? Alas! 'tis adding crime to crime, To veil the blood our hands have spilt, And seek by words of softening chime, To lend blest virtue's charm to guilt.