"Well, I'll just tell her, and then I'll write to Coxon and see what to do."
"Do make her understand it's impossible," urged Lady Eynesford.
"We've no reason to suppose she's ever thought of it," the Governor reminded his wife.
"No, of course not," she said. "I shall leave you alone with her, Willie."
Alicia came down at the Governor's summons.
"Well, here's another," said the Governor playfully.
Alicia's conquests had been somewhat numerous—such things were so hard to avoid, she pleaded—and it was not the first time her brother had had to confront her with the slain.
"Another what?"
"Another victim. Mary has been here in a rage because a gentleman is ready to be at your feet. Now who do you think it is?"