She'll see only you and me." He was already
moving towards the bell, when Leyton stopped him.
"No matter now. I can tell you her business, I fancy; and in fact, I
came here to speak of it, quite independently of her."
"That won't do, Leyton," interrupted Rushbrook, with crisp decision.
"One or the other interview is unnecessary; it wastes time, and isn't
business. Better have her present, even if she don't say a word."
"Yes, but not in this matter," responded Leyton; "it's about Somers. You
know he's been very attentive to her ever since her uncle left her here
to recruit her health, and I think she fancies him. Well, although she's
independent and her own mistress, as you know, Mrs. Leyton and I are
somewhat responsible for her acquaintance with Somers,--and for that
matter so are you; and as my wife thinks it means a marriage, we ought
to know something more positive about Somers's prospects. Now, all we
really know is that he's a great friend of yours; that you trust a good
deal to him; that he manages your social affairs; that you treat him
as a son or nephew, and it's generally believed that he's as good as
provided for by you--eh? Did you speak?"
"No," said Rushbrook, quietly regarding the statue as if taking its
measurement for a suitable apartment for it.
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