“Oh—that is—I admire her very much, and really one cannot blame him for paying her some attention, for she is a beauty.”
“But she is my brother’s wife, Mr. Linton, and men have no right to be too attentive to married women.”
She did not say that Rene should have remembered the great responsibility that was resting on her, although she blamed her fully as much as she did her admirers; but she was Scott’s wife, and for his sake she would screen her as much as she could.
“Many men live for the society that surrounds them,” said Mr. Linton.
“As for society,” said June, speaking with emphasis, “it will not support me or make my happiness, and 120 though I am fond of it, and love to have my friends near me, I think the rules of propriety should be adhered to in all cases.”
“You are quite right, and if my wife were to receive marked attention from other gentlemen I should command her not to allow it—but please give me your answer. Remember, it is for life, and what you are rejecting.”
“I have considered, and still say I have not the least thought of marriage.”
“But I can wait.”
“It is useless. You see, our tastes are not congenial.”
“I cannot see why.”