Dont meddle in it." "But--" "But what ?" "After all, what I wish to do could not possibly bring about mischief.
If Marmaduke could be given a hint to come down here at once--he has been invited, and is putting off his visit from week to week--it would be sufficient.

He will get into trouble if he makes any more excuses.
And he can set everything right by coming down now." "Are you sure you dont mean only that he can smooth matters over for the present ?" "No, you mistake.

It is not so much to smooth matters over as to rescue him from a bad influence that is ruining him.

There is a person in London from whom he must he got away at all hazards.

If you only knew--I _wish_ you knew." "Perhaps I know more than you suppose.