“Well, I was thinking it wouldn’t be a bad idea, and it would have a good effect on the county, if we took your name again.”
He looked at Bertha, who stared at him icily, but answered nothing.
“I’ve talked to old Bacot about it and he thinks it would be just the thing; so I think we’d better do it.”
“I suppose you’re going to consult me on the subject.”
“That’s what I’m doing now.”
“Do you think of calling yourself Ley-Craddock or Craddock-Ley, or dropping the Craddock altogether?”
“Well, to tell you the truth, I hadn’t gone so far as that yet.”
Bertha gave a little scornful laugh. “I think the idea is perfectly ridiculous.”
“I don’t see that; I think it would be rather an improvement.”
“Really, Edward, if I was not ashamed to take your name, I don’t think that you need be ashamed to keep it.”