He has been trying more or less all his life." "He may admire her," the Duchess said.

"I am sure that he would not allow that to influence him in his present position.

By the bye, she is anxious to leave us now that the Brott affair is over.

Do you think that the Prince will agree ?" Lady Carey's face hardened.
"I am sure that he will not," she said coolly.

"There are reasons why she may not at present be allowed to rejoin her husband." The Duchess used her needles briskly.
"For my part," she said, "I can see no object in keeping her here any longer.