If Louise continued to reside with them, they entertained her with a full knowledge that no payment must be expected from Coburg Lodge.
Emmeline awaited the disclosure of her guest's project, which had more than once been alluded to yesterday; she could not dream of permitting Louise to stay for more than a day or two, whatever the suggestion offered.

This morning she had again heard from her sister, Mrs.Grove, who was strongly of opinion that Miss Derrick should be sent back to her native sphere.
'I shall always feel,' she said to her husband, 'that we have behaved badly.

I was guilty of false pretences.

Fortunately, we have the excuse of her unbearable temper.

But for that, I should feel dreadfully ashamed of myself.' Very soon after Mumford's departure, Louise begged for a few minutes' private talk.
'Every time I come into this drawing-room, Mrs.Mumford, I think how pretty it is.