"By no means worthless, Alice; not if I see you take that place in the world which I hope to see you fill. Do you think women nowadays have no bearing upon the politics of the times? Almost as much as men have." In answer to which Alice shook her head; but, nevertheless, she felt in some way pleased and flattered.
George left her without saying a word more about her marriage prospects past or future, and Alice as she went to bed felt glad that this explanation between them had been made.
"By no means worthless, Alice; do you think women nowadays have no bearing upon politics?"
Alice shook her head; but, nevertheless, she felt in some way pleased and flattered.
George left, and Alice as she went to bed felt glad that this explanation between them had been made.