"How odd it is parting in this way, when people have been together so long," said Lady Glencora. "It always seems as though there had been a separate little life of its own which was now to be brought to a close. I suppose, Mr. Grey, you and I, when we next meet, will be far too distant to fight with each other."
"I hope that may never be the case," said Mr. Grey.
"I suppose nothing would prevent his fighting; would it Alice? But, remember, there must be no fighting when we do meet next, and that must be in September."
"With all my heart," said Mr. Grey. But Alice said nothing.

"How odd it is parting in this way, when people have been together so long," said Lady Glencora. "It seems as though the time had a separate little life of its own which is now brought to a close."
