'But I don't suppose for an instant that she has realised it.

She would be the last to do so.

No, she has a fad in her head about authors just for the moment.' 'Oh!' said Drake, turning with some interest to his companion.

'Does that account for _A Man of Influence_ ?' 'Yes,' replied Conway reluctantly, 'I fancy it does.' 'I wondered what set him to writing.' 'He was at the Bar when he met her.

I believe she persuaded him to write the book and give up the Law.' 'She is undertaking a pretty heavy responsibility.' Conway looked at his friend and laughed.
'I'm afraid you won't find that she takes that view, nor indeed do I see why she should.