Rosalie returned the glance as meekly as became the situation.
“The doors were all unlocked. Besides, you should have found me a partner for the supper-time. I resented it.”
“And what do you think of Mariana?”
“I think that you and I are inexpressibly different in our idea of things.”
“Indeed! It is because of you she’s placed where she is.”
“And because of me you ought to place her where she isn’t.”
“I am not disposed to laugh. Your constant prying is objectionable.”
“I pay dearly for it: hard words and cold glances from everyone, yourself included.”
“Not too high a price, it seems.”
“Dear me, no! I trust to the luck that saved Red Chin’s wife. I’m not in the least bit inclined to cry to-night, Mr. Barringcourt I feel happy enough to dance without slippers on.” And she stooped and kissed the precious stone she wore.