``For the summer there's nothing
equal to the seashore. You are surprised to see me?''
``I thought you were abroad,'' said Mildred.
``So I was--until yesterday. I came back because
my men had found you. And I'm here because I venture
to hope that you have had enough of this foolish
escapade. I hope we can come to an understanding.
I've lost my taste for wandering about. I wish to settle
down--to have a home and to stay in it. By that
I mean, of course, two or three--or possibly four--
houses, according to the season.'' Mildred sent her
glance darting about. The little general saw and
began to talk more rapidly. ``I've given considerable
thought to our--our misunderstanding. I feel that I
gave too much importance to your--your-- I did
not take your youth and inexperience of the world and
of married life sufficiently into account. Also the first
Mrs. Siddall was not a lady--nor the second. A lady,
a young lady, was a new experience to me. I am a
generous man. So I say frankly that I ought to have
been more patient.
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