“Before I go to Paris, there is a great deal in England I want to see, besides other parts of the world.”
She gave a little sigh and then went on,
“But I expect most of it will have to remain where it is already – in a book or in my mind. I have no money to travel with.”
“That again can easily be remedied, if you choose a rich husband.”
Lorena laughed.
“I arrived back in England from school today and I think I may have to wait for a long time before anybody asks me to be his wife. Besides – I should want to be very much in love before I accepted.”
Major Fane raised his eyebrows.
“Has Kitty heard you talk like this?” he asked.
“No, I have not seen my aunt for three years.”
“Then I warn you, if Kitty arranges your marriage, she will not consider the dictates of your heart, only the
