20/45 We will keep our own counsel in this matter in the sight of Heaven. Then, whatever the world may think, all will surely come right in the end." "Oh, it is sure to come right in the end: these wretched businesses always do. I cannot imagine men having such low tastes--as if there were anything in these women more than in anybody else! Come into the drawing-room, George." They went into the drawing-room and found it deserted. The ladies were in the veranda. The Countess took up the paper and composed herself for a nap. |