At the
club-house Colonel Faversham met David Rosser and Mrs. Rosser, already
an invalid, having been wheeled over in her bath-chair to make
Carrissima's acquaintance; there were henceforth frequent journeyings
on bicycles between the two houses, until the time arrived for the
Favershams' return to London.
One or two letters had been exchanged between Carrissima and Bridget,
who was invited to stay in Grandison Square; but the visit was
prevented by Mrs. Rosser's increasing illness, and so the intercourse
between the two families fell off.
Carrissima had not seen Bridget since their parting at the railway
station five years ago. Ought she to go and see her now? If she
refrained, might not people suspect some hidden motive? Her brother
Lawrence, for instance, who was apt to search for mysterious springs of
action, and who must not on any account be allowed to hit upon the true
one.
No doubt Carrissima was sensitive and self-conscious; moreover, she was
jealous. She was, however, extremely curious also--curious to see for
herself how Bridget had developed--and in the end she made up her mind
to go to Golfney Place.
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