‘Yes, that is what he meant.’
‘I hope you are satisfied.’
‘O yes, I never saw her; but they are all very much pleased.’
‘Now tell me frankly, which do you like? Shall I leave you at peace with him, or will he think it rude in me?’
Violet decided in favour of Theodora’s absence till tea-time. Alone she had enjoyed Albert, but the toil of watching his manners was too much.
‘Then I’ll come down and make the tea.’
‘Thank you, dear Theodora. It is so kind. I hope it will not be very disagreeable. And one thing—could you tell him how well I really am, except for to-day’s headache, or he will go and take home another bad account of me.’
‘Your head is worse again. There, I’ll fetch some lavender, and do you lie still and rest it till he comes.’
He soon came.
‘Well, Miss Martindale is a fine young lady, upon my word. Real high blood and no mistake. And not so high in her manner after all, when one knows how to deal with her.’