35/49 I beg you to understand, Mr.Lind, that my pretensions are at an end. I do not aspire to the position of Mr.Conolly's rival." "You are already in the position of Mr.Conolly's unsuccessful rival; and you fill it with a very bad grace," said Elinor. "This matter does not concern you. Marian: go to your room for the present. I shall speak to you afterwards." Marian flushed, and repressed a sob. |