8/28 But how can I prove it, you know ?" "I really think it's too far for you to walk when it's so warm." "But what can I do, my dear? I shall have a cab back again, because it'll be hotter then, and dear Lady Midlothian has promised to send her carriage at three to take me to the concert. I do so wish you'd go, Alice." "It's out of the question, aunt. The idea of my going in that way at the last moment, without any invitation!" "It wouldn't be without an invitation, Alice. The marchioness has said to me over and over again how glad she would be to see you, if I would bring you." "Why doesn't she come and call if she is so anxious to know me ?" "My dear, you've no right to expect it; you haven't indeed. |