I only wish to remind you that it would be most impolitic to offend your Aunt Elizabeth.

She could introduce you into the most desirable set; and even if she is a little--" she searched a moment for a word--"a little liberal in her views, one can overlook that on account of her generosity.

She is a very influential woman, Ruth, and a very wealthy one." Ruth made a quick, impatient gesture.

"I don't like her, Aunt Clara; and I don't want you to ask me to go there." Mrs.Nelson folded her napkin with tragic deliberation.

"Very well," she said; "it is not my place to urge it.