“Churton has acted disgracefully,” I said.
“He means to write, I have no doubt.”
“I have very strong doubts.”
“Churton generally means to do the right thing, my dear,—but he very seldom does it.”
“The question now is what to do with the girl,” I said impatiently.
“Of course we must keep her till we hear from him,” observed Robert, a touch of hesitation or timidity coming into his voice.
“I don’t see any 'of course’! She is no relation,—has no claim upon us.”
Robert moved his head,—whether in assent or dissent I could not tell.
“And we cannot afford to support her, Robert. We cannot possibly afford it. She must go.”
“Where?”