And they did. When they were in their carriage riding home, Mrs. Selden said:
“I am sorry for Arthur if he is in love with that girl. I fear he will never get over it.”
“So much the better if he marries her,” said the younger sister.
“Yes, but if he does not, he'll never have any heart left.”
“Do you suppose she would refuse him?” said the elder sister, haughtily.
“I don't know; I must have a talk with Arthur.”
She had a talk with Arthur, and when he saw evasion would be useless, he told her all about his love and why he believed it hopeless, judging by what he heard George say.
“But if she is not positively engaged to that Darrell, why should you fear him more than you fear Gunther?”
“Because I believe she loves him.”
“Perhaps. But we are not sure of it. Moreover, he is far off in California, and you are here.”