"What can be done?" inquired Lady Railton.
"To bring him peace of mind—to repair the mischief that has happened—to secure prudence for the future—to save him from utter ruin, I know no remedy save reconciliation with his parents."
Lady Railton sighed deeply, and exclaimed—
"Impossible!"
"Indeed!" said I, as if surprised.
"Lord Railton is inexorable. He has listened to my appeals unmoved: he will listen to them no longer. Unhappy Rupert!"
"Unhappy indeed!" said I.
"His wife is very fair, they say?"
"Lovely, madam!"
"But wilful and extravagant?"