But why should he not admire her?'
'I don't know,' said Lady Mary sheepishly.
'I fancy there is no danger in that direction. I think
Silverbridge understands what is expected from him.' Had not
Silverbridge plainly shown that he had understood what was
expected from him when he selected Lady Mabel? Nothing could have
been more proper, and the Duke had been altogether satisfied. That
in such a matter there should have been a change in so short a
time did not occur to him. Poor Mary was now completely silenced.
She had been told that Silverbridge understood what was expected
from him; and of course could not fail to carry home to herself an
accusation that she failed to understand what was expected from
her.
She had written her letters, but had not yet sent them. Those to
Mrs Finn and the two younger ladies had been easy enough. Could Mr
and Mrs Finn come to Matching on the twentieth of November? 'Papa
says that you promised to return, and thinks this time will
perhaps suit you.' And then to Lady Mabel: 'Do come if you can;
and papa particularly says that he hopes Miss Cassewary will come
also.
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