“He may be able to afford it, but I cannot! I need money and I would certainly like to hit back at a Scotsman who has hit me.”
“And how do you propose to set about it?” the Viscount asked.
There was silence for some minutes until Hamish said,
“I suppose I could go to a domestic bureau, although it might be difficult to explain exactly what I wanted.”
“I should think it would be easier to advertise,” the Viscount suggested.
“That is it!” Hamish exclaimed. “You have hit the nail on the head! I will advertise for a young and pretty woman who is willing to go to Scotland.”
“And are you going to tell her what she can expect when she arrives there? If so, she will not be such a fool as to accept your suggestion .”
Hamish thought again.
“I shall tell her,” he said slowly, “that I am askin
