HOW LADY RYLTON SAYS A FEW THINGS THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN BETTER LEFT UNSAID.

HOW "THE SCHEME" IS LAID BEFORE SIR MAURICE, AND HOW HE REFUSES TO HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH IT.
In the meantime the conversation in the drawing-room has been going on.
"Of course, if you think you can persuade him," says Mrs.Bethune presently.
"I know I shall.

One can always persuade a man where his interests lie.

Besides, I have great weight with him.

I tell you I shall manage him.