13/21 It's just the same with an obstinate pig-headed young woman." At three o'clock Mr.Twentyman came and was at once desired to go up to Mary who was waiting for him in the drawing-room. Mrs.Masters smiled and was gracious as she spoke to him, having for the moment wreathed herself in good humour so that he might go to his wooing in better spirit. He had learned his lesson by heart as nearly as he was able and began to recite it as soon as he had closed the door. "So you're going to Cheltenham on Thursday ?" he said. I remember Lady Ushant myself very well. |