But Brodrick found that out and stopped it. Jane was not allowed, and she knew it, to use her own income for the house or for anything else but herself and her people. It wasn't for that he had married her. Besides, he objected to her method. It was too expensive.
Jane was disposed to argue the matter.
"Don't you see, dear, that it's the price of peace? Peace is the most expensive thing on this earth—any stupid politician will tell you that. If you won't pay for peace, what will you pay for?"
"My dear child, there used to be more peace and considerable less pay when Miss Collett did things."
"Yes. But she was wonderful."
(Her lips lifted at the corners. There was a flash of irony in her tone, this time.)
"Not half so wonderful as you," he said.
"But—Hugh—angel—as long as it's me who pays——"
"That's what I won't have—your paying."
"It's for my peace," she said.