7/19 But she knew that could not be the reason. She was aware of her son's views about rich wives. She was aware, too, that with all his sporting tastes and modern irreverence of tradition, underneath he was of a proud, reserved nature, intensely proud of the honor of his ancient name. What then could be the reason for this engagement? It was half-past eight in the morning, and Tristram's "about ten" would not mean later than, half-past, or a quarter to eleven. |