Their eyes crossed like swords before the duel.
"I didn't, Mrs. Majendie, because I wanted to find you at home. I can't help being unconventional—"
Mrs. Majendie raised her eyebrows.
"It's my nature."
Mrs. Majendie dropped her eyelids, as much as to say that the nature of Lady Cayley did not interest her.
"—And I've come on a most unconventional errand."
"Do you mean an unpleasant one?"
"I'm afraid I do, rather. And it's just as unpleasant for me as it is for you. Have you any idea, Mrs. Majendie, why I've been obliged to come? It'll make it easier for me if you have."
"I assure you I have none. I cannot conceive why you have come, nor how I can make anything easier for you."
"I think I mean it would have made it easier for you."