She just took his hand in hers and squeezed it. It was the first day she had seen him, but she liked his face.
Cattledon began upon Janet at once. If she felt well enough to start off on promiscuous drives, she must be well enough to see about a situation.
“I have been speaking to her of one, Miss Cattledon,” said Dr. Knox, catching the words as he came in. “I think she will accept it.”
“Where is it?” asked Cattledon.
“At Lefford.”
“She shall never go back to Rose Villa with my consent, sir. And I think you ought to know better than to propose it to her.”
“To Rose Villa! Certainly not: at least at present. Rose Villa will be hers, though; the only little settlement that can be made upon her.”
The words struck Cattledon silent. But she could see through a brick wall.
“Perhaps you want her, young man?”
“Yes, I do. I should have wanted her before this, but that I had no home to offer her. I have one now; and good prospects too. Janet has had it all explained to her. Perhaps you will allow me to explain it to you, Miss Cattledon.”