Wolfstein's rather noisy outburst.
She turned to the American.
"I have been wondering whether you won't come in one day and see my
little home. Everyone wants you, I know, but if you have a minute some
Wednesday--"
"I'll be delighted."
"Next Wednesday, then?"
"Thanks. Next Wednesday."
"Cadogan Square--the red book will tell you. But I'll send cards. I must
be running away now."
When she had gone, followed by Robin, Mrs. Wolfstein said to Miss Schley:
"She's been conquered by fear of Philadelphia."
"Wait till I give her Noo York," returned the American, placidly.
It seemed that Lady Holme's secret hostility to Miss Schley was returned
by the vestal virgin.
CHAPTER VII
LORD HOLME seldom went to parties and never to private views. He thought
such things "all damned rot." Few functions connected with the arts
appealed to his frankly Philistine spirit, which rejoiced in celebrations
linked with the glories of the body; boxing and wrestling matches,
acrobatic performances, weight-lifting exhibitions, and so forth. He
regretted that bear-baiting and cock-fighting were no longer legal in
England, and had, on two occasions, travelled from London to South
America solely in order to witness prize fights.
As he so seldom put in an appearance at smart gatherings he had not yet
encountered Miss Schley, nor had he heard a whisper of her much-talked-of
resemblance to his wife.
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