"That question you must decide for yourself."
"I ask for your opinion."
Pendleton shook his head.
"You must decide for yourself," he repeated, preparing to mount.
"I shall decide for myself—but I want your opinion," Lorraine persisted.
Pendleton let his hand rest on the pommel of his saddle and considered. What was the best for Stephanie—to return to Lorraine or to be free of him? He was not sure she knew herself; yet he wanted to help her even in a little, if his advice would be a feather-weight toward that end.
"Tell me!" exclaimed Lorraine again.
He made a quick resolution—it could do no harm—it would still be for her to determine:
"I should by all means take her back—if she will have you," he answered.