20/37 The next phase, if he ever reaches it, will be somebody who will make him do--not as he pleases, but as SHE pleases. A man like Max never cares for a woman any length of time who humors his whims." "Well, he certainly was most attentive to that pretty Miss Billeton. Mr.Coates told me he met her only a day or so ago; she had come down to look after the new ball-room they are adding to the old house. How old is she ?" rejoined Lucy in a careless tone. I am quite sure I saw Mr. |