"Is it the wrong view?"
"Not abstractly—it could not be. Practically there are complications which make decision not so easy. You must remember that I am not bound to give any particular sum. We may have a sense of what is morally right or wrong in the matter, but legally I am free. My uncle's mere wishes have no binding power over me."
"No. But still—" she said.
"But still I agree with you that something should be done. I shall not be at rest till it is settled one way or another."
"Cannot you now—Why put off?"
"I am not able to come to a decision."
"Then why not speak to Hermione? Tell her plainly how things stand, and see what she will say. Would not that be a help? She is so kind and loving lately—so different—I do think she would better help you in seeing what to do. Anything is better than to put off. Suppose you changed your mind again!"
"You have small trust in me!"
"It isn't that! I only know what I am myself. May I call Hermione?"
"At once?" Man-like, he distrusted impulse in a business matter.