I suppose she thinks the creature
might have been made to wait at least until he had found
his feet. She professes to cherish no antagonism to her
future son-in-law on this account, although, as she says,
it's a queer way to come into a family; and she makes no
secret of her belief that Miss Cameron showed excellent
judgement in doing as she did, however that far-seeing
woman came to have the opportunity.
Hesketh had sailed before Lorne left his room, to return
in June to those privileges and prospects of citizenship
which he so eminently deserves to enjoy. When her brother's
convalescence and departure for Florida had untied her
tongue, Stella widely proclaimed her opinion that Mr
Hesketh's engagement to Miss Milburn was the most suitable
thing that could be imagined or desired. We know the
youngest Miss Murchison to be inclined to impulsive views;
but it would be safe, I think, to follow her here. Now
that the question no longer circles in the actual vortex
of Elgin politics Mr Octavius Milburn's attitude toward
the conditions of imperial connection has become almost
as mellow as ever. Circumstances may arise any day,
however, to stir up that latent bitterness which is so
potential in him: and then I fear there will be no
restraining him from again attacking Wallingham in the
papers.
Pages:
416
417
418
419
420
421
422
423
424
425
426
427
428
429
430
431
432
433
434
435
436
437
438
439