“And you don’t know why?”
“’Pon my word I don’t.”
“And you a lawyer! and Eleanor said you were so awfully clever. I quite quaked when the Countess sent me down with you. Are you very clever, Mr. Beaumont?”
“You must find out, Miss des Forges.”
“Do you know, I’ve never talked to a Solicitor before. I’ve wanted to meet a real live Solicitor this ever so long.”
“Question of marriage settlement, I suppose?”
“Nonsense. Anybody that takes me will have to take me just as I am without one stiver. Not much of a bargain, am I?”
“I should say cheap at any price.”
“That’s what Charlie says.”
“And who’s Charlie?”