She ought to get married and settle down." "Yes," said Roger, dubiously.

"Only let's keep it to ourselves." "No chance of that," was the cheerful reply.

"You can't keep Edith out of it.

It would only make trouble in _my_ family." Roger gave him a pitying look and said, "Then, for the Lord's sake, let her in!" So they took Edith into their councils, and she gave them an indulgent smile.
"Suppose you leave this to me," she commanded.

"Don't you think I've been using my eyes?
There's no earthly use in stepping in now, for Deborah has lost her head.