If this were the case, Carrissima scarcely admitted the impeachment
even to herself; but two afternoons after the meeting with Colonel
Faversham near Half Moon Street his daughter set out to Aberdeen
Mansion, where she found Mrs. Clynesworth at home, and at once came to
the conclusion that until the present, at least, she believed
everything had turned out for the best in the best of all possible
worlds.
She at once broke through Carrissima's reserve. Paying no attention to
her proffered hand, she leaned forward and demonstratively kissed her
first on the right cheek, then on the left.
"So glad you have come," she cried effusively. "And how extremely
fortunate that Jimmy is out."
"Is he all right?" asked Carrissima.
"Oh yes, quite all right," was the answer. "You will say he looks
splendid, though I don't take any credit to myself for that, because he
always did. I thought so the very first time I saw his photograph at
your house. I haven't the remotest notion where he has gone and I
never inquire. That's my theory of matrimony. Perhaps you are
surprised to hear I have a theory of any kind; but no," said Bridget,
"of course you're more likely to go to the opposite extreme.
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