“I know all I want to know; and I know nothing wrong of my husband. There is no happier wife in America than I am. I believe in Harry Filmer. It is beyond your power to shake my faith in him. Good morning, madam.”
“Stop one moment. Rose is coming back. We must all, every one connected with Rose, do our best to surround her with proper influences. Miss Alida helped to make the unfortunate marriage, and I shall expect her to countenance and stand by Rose.”
“You must tell her so. I am sure she will do all that she conceives to be right for her to do.”
“I want you to tell her that she ought, that she must, give a party to welcome Rose back. Indeed, she could get Madame Zabriski to be the hostess if she likes, and she should do so.”
“Why should she do so?”
“Madame Zabriski’s favor would silence all the false and ugly reports people have brought from the other side. I look to you, Adriana, to carry this point.”
“I prefer not to interfere with Madame Zabriski’s entertainments.”
“You owe Rose something.”
“I owe Rose nothing but anger for the way she has treated my good brother. Poor Antony! My heart bleeds for him.”