He laughed oddly.
"Meg, upon my word, I can't tell you. She hypnotises me, that woman--she hypnotises me. Her influence is on me even after I have left her."
"She must be a curious person. I should like to meet her."
"Meet her?"
He shuddered, involuntarily. "Rather than that you should meet her I'd---- If I can prevent it you shall not meet her."
"Why not? I know plenty of people who have met her, and who seem to think her a distinctly agreeable person--hospitable, good company, amusing, kindhearted, generous to a degree. Tell me, Harry, has she ever behaved to you in any way as she ought not to have done?"
"She has not, in one jot or tittle."
"To your knowledge has she ever done, or even said, anything wrong?"
"No. Still, I would rather she did not produce my play, especially if she is to act Lady Glover."
"Will she produce it if she doesn't?"