"
She rose reluctantly, saying as she did so, "If I get cold, it makes no
matter, I suppose."
"Everything about you is of the greatest importance to me, I suppose you
know that."
"It may be so or it may not be so. You have scarcely noticed me for
nearly a week. I am going to London. There, I hope, I shall receive a
little more love and attention."
"But you are not going to London."
"I am going to London. I have written to Lady Harlow saying I would be
with her on next Monday evening."
"Write to Lady Harlow at once and tell her you will not be able to leave
home."
"That is no excuse for breaking my word."
"Tell her I, your husband, need you here. No other excuse is necessary."
Jane laughed as if she was highly amused. "Does 'I, my husband,' expect
Lady Harlow and Jane Hatton to change their plans for his whim?"
"Not for any whim of mine, Jane, would I ask you to change your plans. I
have heard something which will compel me to pay more attention to
you."
"Goodness knows, I am thankful for that! During my late illness, I think
you were exceedingly negligent.
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