'
'I wish you would say all that to my father.'
'Of course I mean if you can afford it. I like a man to like
pleasure. But I despise a man who makes a business of his
pleasures. When I hear that this man is the best whist-player in
London, and that man the best billiard-player, I always know that
they can do nothing else, and then I despise them.'
'You needn't despise me, because I do nothing well,' said he, as
he got up to take his leave.
'I do so hope you'll get the seat,--and win the Derby.'
These were her last words to him as she wished him good-night.
CHAPTER 10
Why if not Romeo if I Feel like Romeo?
'That's nonsense, Miss Cass, and I shall,' said Lady Mabel. They
were together on the morning after the little dinner-party
described in the last chapter, in a small back sitting-room which
was supposed to be Lady Mabel's own, and the servant had just
announced that Mr Tregear was below.
'Then I shall go down too,' said Miss Cassewary.
'You'll do nothing of the kind. Will you please to tell me what it
is you are afraid of? Do you think that Frank is going to make
love to me again?'
'No.
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