Lady Midlothian had been one of those who, even now not quite two years ago, had assisted in obtaining the submission of Lady Glencora herself.

Lady Midlothian seemed on the present occasion to remember nothing of this, but Lady Glencora remembered it very exactly.
"I shall not give it up," continued Lady Midlothian.

"I have the greatest possible objection to her father, who contrived to connect himself with our family in a most shameful manner, without the slightest encouragement.

I don't think I have spoken to him since, but I shall see him now and tell him my opinion." Alice held her ground, and avoided all further conversation with Lady Midlothian.

A message came to her through Lady Glencora imploring her to give way, but she was quite firm.
"Good-bye to you," Lady Midlothian said to her as she went.