"I feel," said Mary, "that at last I'm in a position to accomplish something. I feel more established than I did at the beginning."
"More influential," suggested Nell.
"Exactly. You see, I have such strong moral support from Miss Marshall."
"And from this valet you speak about," Nell reminded her.
"I'm not so sure about him. He puzzles me." There was a calculating look in Mary's eyes. "He keeps telling me that he wants to help, but I'm always doubtful as to just what he is really driving at. But he won't block me, at any rate; I'm able to take care of that."
"Then everything looks quite simple, doesn't it?"
"No, Nell; everything doesn't. That's the trouble. I'm in a strategic position, if that's what you'd call it, but I don't know how to take advantage of it."
"Then wait for an opening," advised Nell. "One is bound to come."
Mary shook her head.