19/38 "But what I thought of Edward's doing, in case--Well never mind! (seeing how she shrunk back from all mention of the letter he had asked her to write,)--was to go to America, out of the way. I think he would throw up the agency, if he were; and he's a very clever man. If Ned is in England, Mr.Henry will ferret him out. And, besides, this affair is so blown, I don't think he could return to his profession. What do you say to this, Maggie ?" "I will tell my mother. |