20/21 And she believed what she said. This, she thought, was merely Mary's way of letting herself down without a sudden fall. When the attorney was told that Mary had taken two months for her decision he also felt that the matter was almost as good as settled. This at any rate was clear to him,--that the existing misery of his household would for the present cease, and that Mary would be allowed to go upon her visit without further opposition. He at present did not think it wise to say another word to Mary about the young man;--nor would Mrs.Masters condescend to do so. |