MRS. FAIN. He has a humour more prevailing than his curiosity, and will willingly dispense with the hearing of one scandalous story, to avoid giving an occasion to make another by being seen to walk with his wife.

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explain this quote

Asked by Ayan B #818980 on 9/14/2018 9:18 AM

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 9/14/2018 12:00 PM

In context, Mrs. Fain's husband has no ear for (doesn't) like petty gossip, nor does he like being the object of gossip.