She'll see only you and me." He was already moving towards the bell, when Leyton stopped him.
"No matter now.

I can tell you her business, I fancy; and in fact, I came here to speak of it, quite independently of her." "That won't do, Leyton," interrupted Rushbrook, with crisp decision.
"One or the other interview is unnecessary; it wastes time, and isn't business.

Better have her present, even if she don't say a word." "Yes, but not in this matter," responded Leyton; "it's about Somers.

You know he's been very attentive to her ever since her uncle left her here to recruit her health, and I think she fancies him.

Well, although she's independent and her own mistress, as you know, Mrs.Leyton and I are somewhat responsible for her acquaintance with Somers,--and for that matter so are you; and as my wife thinks it means a marriage, we ought to know something more positive about Somers's prospects.