"I never knew any thing so provoking as it was of Mr. Glentworth to die; but I always heard," continued her ladyship, "that he was a very low person; and what can you expect from those sort of people? If he had had any consideration, he would have lived till after Christmas."
Her daughters thought that the matter did not rest with Mr. Glentworth to consider about; but Lady Anne Granard's daughters had many thoughts that they were in the habit of keeping to themselves.
"There is nothing to be done in London just now," continued Lady Anne. "If we could have staid in Brighton, I think, Louisa, there would still have been a chance of your securing Sir Henry. Yesterday he showed symptoms of returning." Even now Louisa trembled to think how much she had dreaded that returning.
"Perhaps you may meet him," continued her mother, "next season. But even if you do, the chances are greatly against you. The first impression, which is of the greatest importance, will be gone off—very likely he may be taken up with some one else." Louisa secretly wished that he might.
"Besides, in Brighton he saw you every day; in London you can only meet now and then. If any one desirable comes in the way, the chance of Sir Henry must not be allowed to interfere. I would therefore advise you, Louisa, not to think much about him." Louisa could very safely promise that she would not.
