"Why?" said Pearl.
"Because I think you should marry the Duke," said Mrs. Radigan.
"Indeed?" said Pearl.
"You would be happier with a duke," said Mrs. Radigan firmly.
"You think so?" said Pearl.
"There is no woman living that would not jump at a duke," said Mrs. Radigan. "You will be the envy of every girl in town."
Pearl smiled and smoked—smoked inscrutably.
"Well?" said Mrs. Radigan.
"We will walk down Madison Avenue," said Pearl, rising, and turning her lustrous eyes to me.