William Somerset Maugham Fullscreen A word of honor (1947)

She held herself very erect and the poise of her head was gallant.

She was a slim and lovely figure so that people looked at her as they passed.

I saw her bow graciously to some acquaintance who raised his hat, and I thought that never in a thousand years would it occur to him that she had a breaking heart.

I repeat, she was a very honest woman.