“Mildred's hand?”
“Yes, and the portion.”
“You must cease to pay attentions to Mrs. Calverley.”
“I have done so, and you see the result. I think I had better resume them.”
“That would be most improper, and I cannot countenance such a proceeding. One or the other it must be—not both.”
“But I must keep Mrs. Calverley in good humour, or there will be a quarrel; and that must be avoided.”
“You are incorrigible,” laughed Emmeline. “The sooner you go, the better!”
“I have just told you I don't mean to go! Ah! here comes Mrs. Calverley! Pray don't desert me!”
“Expect no assistance from me, deluder!”
As Mrs. Calverley came up, they rose to receive her.