She kissed him, then added,—
“You like Lady Enid, don’t you?”
“Very much.”
“So does Robert Green. He thinks her such a thoroughly sensible girl.”
“Bob! Does he?” said the Prophet, concealing a slight smile.
“Yes. If you want her to get on with you, Hennessey, you should come up to tea when she is here.”
“I couldn’t to-day, grannie.”
“You were really busy?”
“Very busy indeed.”
“I suppose you only saw her for a moment on the stairs?”