But it goes against me, my boy, it goes against me, that _your_ wife should bring such a story as that with her into this house!" "I understand," said Aldous, wincing.

"But you must see her, grandfather.

Only, let me say it again--don't for one moment take it for granted that she will marry me.

I never saw any one so free, so unspoilt, so unconventional." His eyes glowed with the pleasure of remembering her looks, her tones.
Lord Maxwell withdrew his hand and shook his head slowly.
"You have a great deal to offer.

No woman, unless she were either foolish or totally unexperienced, could overlook that.