Rosa shook her head, with an almost plaintive air of hesitation in want of help.
‘ Is there any instruction that I can take from you with reference to your affairs?’
‘ I—I should like to settle them with Eddy first, if you please,’ said Rosa, plaiting the crease in her dress.
‘ Surely, surely,’ returned Mr. Grewgious. ‘You two should be of one mind in all things. Is the young gentleman expected shortly?’
‘ He has gone away only this morning. He will be back at Christmas.’
‘ Nothing could happen better. You will, on his return at Christmas, arrange all matters of detail with him; you will then communicate with me; and I will discharge myself (as a mere business acquaintance) of my business responsibilities towards the accomplished lady in the corner window. They will accrue a
