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His own statement had not touched the vital point involved ; it had been at the best but a half-truth ; but Tryon 's magnanimity would doubtless protect Rena from any close inquiry concerning her past . It even occurred to Warwick for a moment that he might safely disclose the secret to Tryon ; but an appreciation of certain facts of history and certain traits of human nature constrained him to put the momentary thought aside . It was a great relief , however , to imagine that Tryon might think lightly of this thing that he need never know . `` Well , Rena , '' he said to his sister when he went home at noon : `` I 've sounded George . '' `` What did he say ? '' she asked eagerly . `` I told him we were people of no family , and that we had no relatives that we were proud of .