He
should be humoured in everything, not worried, and allowed to do
whatever he likes. Don't oppose any of his wishes, dear. I say this for
your and his own good. Don't be angry with him or anybody. Never think
me wanting in gratitude and friendship.
'Truly, I am still your affectionate friend,
'EGLANTINE.'
What a strange letter. How like her to lay down the law about Bruce! It
irritated Edith a little, also it made the future seem harder.
About four o'clock Landi called unexpectedly. He always came just when
Edith wanted him most, and now she confided in him and told him of her
promise to Aylmer.
He approved of their resolution to wait till Aylmer returned from the
front and to have nothing on their conscience before. He was indeed much
relieved at the postponement.
'And how is the Spanish girl?' he asked. 'How does she get on with Lady
Conroy?'
'Oh, all right. She's not Spanish at all. She had rather a blow last
week, poor girl. Her father nearly went bankrupt; she was quite in
despair. It seems your friend Valdez came to the rescue in the most
generous way, and she's immensely grateful.'
'He helped her, did he?' said Landi, smiling.
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