I have talked it over with Stead from time to time.

I believe he has only spared mother and the Warren Hotels out of consideration for me ...

He wants me to change my surname and give myself a chance..." _Norie_: "I see" (pausing).

"Of course it is rather an idea, as you refuse to disguise yourself by marriage.

You'd change your name and then listen with equanimity to fulminations against the Warren Hotels.