"Us! Us!" she reiterated savagely, "always us! Do you think I've nothing else to do but to think of you?"
"At present, No," replied Griff coolly. "Now don't get in a rage, my dear. It doesn't improve your looks, and certainly does not carry any weight with me. I tell you again you're a fool for thinking about Errington. He's gone back to his wife in spite of your cleverness. Didn't you hear that idiot say so?"
"Yes!"
"Well?"
"Well!" she echoed scornfully, raising her eyes to his face, "what of that? Do you think I'm going to let him go so easily?"
"I don't see you've much option in the matter," said Griff grimly.
"You see nothing except what suits your own ends."
"Very likely. That's the way to succeed in the world."
"You don't seem to have made much headway yet," replied Cleopatra with a sneer.
"Oh, pretty well--pretty well," said the Major airily. "I think this room--this house--your dress--your diamonds--your position--are all evidences of success. And we'll do better if you only keep your head clear, and not sacrifice everything for this Errington."