It was infinitely better than mere nonentity.

Of course, she was now extravagant and foolish, perhaps vain too.

But that would mend with time--mend, above all, with her position as Aldous's wife.

Aldous was a strong man--how strong, Lord Maxwell suspected that this impetuous young lady hardly knew.

No, he thought the family might be trusted to cope with her when once they got her among them.