If you were a shadowy, anonymous figure, it made sense to pretend everything had gone according to some diabolical plan. Never mind if it hadn't.

“The truth is simply this: you can find a better man than I. God knows you would…”

“An untutored observer would focus on the Duke of Clermont, apparently in full c…”

“Jenny: You didn't leave?Gareth: Of course I left. I was hungry, and I couldn't …”

“Lady Cosgrove gasped louder but recovered quickly. “Mr. Turner,” she said, reac…”