"Oh dear no. Nothing would induce her. She is more afraid of him than anybody;—more afraid of him than I am. I thought the gentleman always did that."
"Of course I'll do it," said Sir Felix. "I'm not afraid of him. Why should I? He and I are very good friends, you know."
"I'm glad of that."
"He made me a Director of one of his companies the other day."
"Did he? Perhaps he'll like you for a son-in-law."
"There's no knowing;—is there?"
"I hope he will. I shall like you for papa's son-in-law. I hope it isn't wrong to say that. Oh, Felix, say that you love me." Then she put her face up towards his again.
"Of course I love you," he said, not thinking it worth his while to kiss her. "It's no good speaking to him here. I suppose I had better go and see him in the city."
"He is in a good humour now," said Marie.
"But I couldn't get him alone. It wouldn't be the thing to do down here."