“And would she—”
“Ay, would she,” interrupted he, “if her pride as a woman—if her jealousy was touched. I have made her do more than that when I wounded her self-love!”
“You are a very amiable husband, I must say.”
“We might be better, perhaps, mother; but I suspect we are pretty much like our neighbors. And it's positive you won't come to dinner?”
“No! certainly not.”
“Well, I 'll try and look in at tea-time. You 'll not forget what I spoke of. I shall be in funds in less than three weeks.”
She gave a little incredulous laugh as she said “Goodbye!” She had heard of such pledges before, and knew well what faith to attach to them.
CHAPTER XXXIII. EVENING AT THE PRIORY
The Chief Baron brought his friend Haire back from Court to dine with him. The table had been laid for five, and it was only when Sewell entered the drawing-room that it was known Lady Lendrick had declined the invitation. Sir William heard the apology to the end; he even waited when Sewell concluded, to see if he desired to add anything more, but nothing came.