"Ah, but it can be. Come, Mrs. Greenow. We understand each other well enough now, surely. Come, dearest." And he approached her as though to put his arm round her waist. But at that moment there came a knock at the door, and Jeannette, entering the room, told her mistress that Captain Bellfield was below and wanted to know whether he could see her for a minute on particular business.
"Show Captain Bellfield up, certainly," said Mrs. Greenow.
"D---- Captain Bellfield!" said Mr. Cheesacre.
"Ah, but it can be. We understand each other well enough now, surely. Come, dearest." And he approached her as though to put his arm round her waist.
But at that moment there came a knock at the door, and Jeannette, entering, told her mistress that Captain Bellfield was below and wanted to know whether he could see her for a minute on particular business.
"Show Captain Bellfield up, certainly," said Mrs. Greenow.
"D-- Captain Bellfield!" said Mr. Cheesacre.