3/11 "Henry's been out with him twice to the theatre already." "I'm afraid of his influence over Henry. He's not the kind of a companion he ought to choose," said Edith. "And then Mr.Barling is with Miriam in the parlour almost every evening. He asks her to sing, and she says she doesn't like to refuse." The mother sighed deeply. While they were conversing, a servant came to their room to say that Mr.Ring was in the parlour, and wished to speak with Mrs.Darlington.It was late in the afternoon of the day on which the Scraggs had made their appearance. |