No, in spite of
anything that Lawrence might say, in spite of all that Bridget had
done, Carrissima could not believe that Jimmy Clynesworth was to be
very deeply pitied.
CHAPTER XXVIII
EXEUNT OMNES
Carrissima, in her curiosity to know the identity of the "people" whom
Bridget wished her to meet, paid a visit to Upper Grosvenor Street.
Sybil Clynesworth's breach of trust had been long ago forgiven, and now
she was asked, in the most casual tone, whether she was to make one of
the party at Aberdeen Mansion on Thursday.
"My dear," said Sybil, "Bridget quite understands that I do not care
for that sort of thing. I must say she is kindness itself, and she
wouldn't hear of my turning out of this house; she wouldn't hear of it.
And really Jimmy seems exceedingly happy."
When Thursday evening arrived, Carrissima proved once more very
exacting while she was being dressed for dinner. Her hair had to be
twice taken down again, and at the last minute she changed her mind
about her gown. Her maid had not found her so troublesome since that
evening in March when she went to dine with Lawrence and Phoebe in
Charteris Street, and on that disappointing occasion Carrissima
expected to meet Mark Driver.
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