I thought you would like to go to London with them." He smiled as a father smiles when he is planning a pleasure for his son.
"Yes, I should like it," said Stafford, quietly.

"But could I leave you here ?" "Oh, yes," said Sir Stephen.

"They'll entertain themselves.

Besides, it was an understood thing you should be free to go and come as you pleased.

Of course, you would like to go with Maude." "Of course," echoed Stafford, his eyes on the ground.