“I knew we should too,” said Lady Betty.
“You must be very intuitive,” said Bellairs.
“Women generally are,” remarked Mdlle. Leroux.
“Yes. Do your intuitions tell you whether our acquaintance will be long and agreeable?”
“Perhaps—but I never prophesy.”
“Why?”
“Because I am always right.”
“Is that a valid reason for abstention?”
“I think so. For in this world those who look forward generally see darkness.”