'I am sure I don't know why she should,' said the Duke, who was
often very aggravating even to his friend.
'But as we had thought--'
'She ought to do as she is told,' said the Duke, remembering how
obedient Glencora had been. 'Has he spoken to her?'
'I think not.'
'Then how can we tell?'
'I asked her to see him, but she expressed so much dislike that I
could not press it. I am afraid, Duke, that you will find it
difficult to deal with her.'
'I have found it very difficult!'
'As you have trusted me so much--'
'Yes;--I have trusted you, and do trust you. I hope you understand
that I appreciate your kindness.'
'Perhaps then you will let me say what I think.'
'Certainly, Lady Cantrip.'
'Mary is a very peculiar girl,--with great gifts,--but--'
'But what?'
'She is obstinate. Perhaps it would be fairer to say that she has
great firmness of character. It is within your power to separate
her from Mr Tregear. It would be foreign to her character to--to--
leave you, except with your approbation.'
'You mean, she will not run away.
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