‘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 at that season.’ Blurring pencil once again. ‘Memorandum, “Leave.” Yes. I will now, my dear, take my leave.’
‘Could I,’ said Rosa, rising, as he jerked out of his chair in hi
