I thought, of course, youd look in theglass when
you got up.
Crushed, humiliated as she was, she was
stillArchibald Murrays granddaughter. No, I do not think so, said Miss Royal
meditatively. Miss Royal: IS the Canadian Government making reciprocityproposals? It
was unendurable, but it must be endured.
Then therewas that old story of bathing on Blair
Water sandshore, au naturel.
Butforgiveness did not enter into the
matter.
Now,DO make up your mind to come with me. And she
gets offended at things nobodyelse would dream of minding. Emily was so snubbed at
Janet Thompsons afternoontea that she went home white with humiliation.
She had always meant to send himpacking as soon as
he gave her an opportunity. Does JimHardy imagine that MY NIECE would behave
improperly?
Emily went to her glass when Aunt Ruth had gone
downstairs.
She carries herself like a Murray, thought Aunt
Ruth.
Ive often told you,Emily, that a fool friend is ten
times more dangerous than anenemy. Now, you know, whena cat runs, a dog simply cant
help chasing her. Illlook after you as well as Aunt Elizabeth herself could do. You
see, I cant put anything over on Aunt Angela. OrHAD Miss Royals manner been a shade
too patronizing? And in the second place Ill see him often enough if Igo to New York
with Miss Royal. Beyondthat door was all she had ever hoped for of success and fame.
Miss Royal, with exaggerated amiability: Charmed. I dont want your Parkman, she
said, contemptuously, But thereis one thing you must do.
Emily was up against one of the contradictions of
humannature.
Yours sincerely smacked of anacquaintanceship that
did not exist.
Come and tell me all about yourself and your
ambitions.
But you must have a chance to grow anddevelop and
be yourself. Emily found no difficultyin talking to HER. When Imeighty Ill recall
this and howl over it. You have the word of a Starr, said Emily, loftily. Her mouth
was dry and parched, her brainparalysed.
But now I think you let me off very
easily,considering the behaviour of my supposed dog. I thought, of course, youd look
in theglass when you got up. And I think youre going to be ableto realize your
ambitions, too, and I want to help you if I can. Emily hoped he would approve of
her, but keep hisdistance. Teddy and Perry saw red and wanted to kill somebody, but
whom couldthey kill?