"Is there something you wish to tell me?" Violet asked gently. Hyacinth shook her head. How did one share something such as this with one's mother? --Oh, yes, by the by and in case you're interested, it has recently come to my attention that my affianced husband asked me to marry him because he wished to infuriate his father. --Oh, and did I mention that I am no longer a virgin? No getting out of it now! No, that wasn't going to work"