23/24 Still, it's a great encouragement to hear that her Ladyship's views agree with mine--" "They don't agree, Mr.Hardyman!" protested poor Isabel. "You are entirely misrepresenting--" Hardyman cordially concurred in this view of the matter. "Yes! yes! I can't pretend to represent her Ladyship's language, or yours either; I am obliged to take my words as they come to me. Don't disturb yourself: it's all right--I understand. You have made me the happiest man living. |