"I would help you if I could, but I can't. You had better ask Juliet herself. She may tell you the reason."
"How can I find her?"
"Go down to Rose Cottage and ask to see her," suggested Basil.
"Your mother will not admit me."
"That's true enough. Well, I'll tell you what, Mallow, I'll speak to Juliet and get her to make an appointment to see you."
"I could write and ask her for one myself."
"Oh, no, you couldn't. Mother will intercept all letters."
"Upon my word—" began Mallow angrily, then stopped. It was useless to show his wrath before this silly boy, who could do no good and might do a deal of harm. "Very well, then," he said more mildly, "ask Juliet to meet me on the other side of Rexton, under the wall which runs round the unfinished house."
Basil started. "Why that place?" he asked nervously.
"It is as good as any other."