"A bitter wind has sprung up," he said, standing close to the fire.
"What a pity you took the trouble to turn out in it," suggested
Carrissima, always rather inclined to resent his superintendence.
"What have you been doing all day?" he asked. "You haven't given
Phoebe a look in."
"I went to Golfney Place this afternoon," was the answer.
"Golfney Place——"
"To renew my acquaintance with Bridget," said Carrissima.
"Quite unnecessary!" retorted Lawrence.
"Far better if you had stayed away."
"Why?" demanded Carrissima.
"Phoebe suggested going," said Lawrence; "but I wouldn't allow it for a moment."