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“A talebearer revealeth secrets,” says Proverbs in an early complaint, “but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.”

On the other hand, I abhor a talebearer.

I don’t wish to be a talebearer, but another of your adoring proteges is in dire trouble.

The talebearer was taken aback, stammered out a qualification, or begged that no notice might be taken of the statement.

The spoiled child, the censorious talebearer, the callow, conceited youth must be wrought upon by the beat and play of human life.