‘If my sister-in-law is not well I shall not leave her, if she is, you may depend upon me.’
‘I shall do no such thing, whatever Georgina does,’ said Jane.
‘I am sure Mrs. Martindale has ways and means.’
‘I shall not stay without real reason.’
‘And bring the Captain,’ entreated Mrs. Finch.
‘Still more doubtful,’ suggested Jane.
‘Yes, I think you will not get him,’ said Theodora; ‘but I will certainly join you, provided Violet is not really ill.’
‘I am very good friends with that pretty sister of yours,’ said Jane. ‘I will call some day, and try to get her permission for him.’
‘Once—twice—you have failed us,’ said Mrs. Finch, rising to take leave. ‘This third time, and I shall believe it is some one else in the shape of Theodora Martindale.’
‘I will not fail,’ repeated Theodora.