40/42 Now I'm practical, as you know, so it's right I should marry a practical man. Papa has the highest opinion of Mr.Dalmaine's abilities; he thinks he has a great future in politics. Wouldn't it be delightful if one's husband really became Prime Minister or something of the kind! 'Do you know, it really _is_ a pity that Mr.Egremont is going on in this way! He's going to spend enormous sums of money in establishing a library in Lambeth. It's very good of him, of course, but we are all so sure it's a mistake. Shall I tell you _my own_ view? |