"But you say you guessed it."
"That's quite different. I might guess it—or—or anybody else (though nobody has)—but not Eleanor."
A slight shade of perplexity crossed Coxon's brow. The lady, if kind and reassuring, was also somewhat enigmatical.
"I believe," he said, "Miss Scaife has guessed it."
"Indeed! And is she—pleased?"
"I hope so."
"So do I—for your sake."
"Her approbation would be a factor, would it?"
"Really, Mr. Coxon, I suppose it would!" exclaimed Lady Eynesford in surprise.
"I mean it would be likely to weigh with—with your sister-in-law?"