"But Dick is just as obstinate."
"It is the case of the irresistible body and the immovable force."
"Didn't you make any suggestion?"
"Yes, I did. I suggested that he should stipulate for a year's delay. I pointed out that if the lady was the bad character he supposes her to be, Dick, with the sense he has inherited from his father—I said that, God forgive me—would come to see it in that time."
"Did he take to the idea?"
"Not at all. When did Edward ever take to any idea at first sight? But it will sink in, and I shall give Tom Beach a hint to follow it up."
"I believe it will be the best way, and Nina is going to try and see Dick when she comes up with me next week."
The Judge stroked his chin. "H'm!" he said. "I'm afraid Nina has very little power to help matters."
"I am much more sorry for Nina than I am for Edward."
"Oh, so am I," interpolated the Judge.