Clearing the air is always the best tactic -- if not immediately, then in the long run. Consider this now: You need to make a decision about letting a secret see the light of day. That's not an easy thing for you, because you can usually see both sides of the issue. Plus, you don't like betraying confidences. Use that keen intuition of yours to make the choice, and above all else, don't feel guilty if you decide to let the cat out of the bag.