[The Obstacle Race by Ethel M. Dell]@TWC D-Link bookThe Obstacle Race CHAPTER VIII 31/32
"I never press people to do what they obviously don't want to.
Do you think you would hate living with me, Miss Moore? Or are you still giving the matter your consideration ?" There was a hint of wistfulness in the arrogant voice that somehow touched Juliet. She sat silent for a moment; then: "If I might come to you for a week on trial," she said.
"You won't pay me anything of course.
I think we should know by that time if it were likely to answer or not." "When will you come ?" said Mrs.Fielding. "Just when you like," said Juliet. "To-morrow ?" "Yes, to-morrow, if that suits you." "And if you don't hate me at the end of a week you'll come for good." Juliet laughed.
"No, I won't say that.
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