“No, since yesterday.”
“And how does she take it?”
“She is bitter against me. It is only natural, especially as I told her that I wanted to have the child under my own care.”
“Ah, that will be a blow to her. She was wrapped up in the little girl.”
Professor Theobald pointed out the difficulties that must begin to crop up, as she grew older. The child could not have the same advantages, in her present circumstances, as the Professor would be able to give her. Lady Engleton admitted that this was true.
“Then may I count on you to plead my cause with Mrs. Temperley?”
“If Hadria believes that it is for the child’s good, she will not stand in the way.”
“Unless——. You remember that idea of vengeance that she used to have?”
“Oh, she would not let vengeance interfere with the child’s welfare!”
“I hope not. You see I don’t want to adopt strong measures. The law is always odious.”