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To-day you have gone a step too far, and have been guilty of
absolute impropriety, which I shall be very slow to pardon.'
'Perhaps you will be still more angry when you know all, grandmother,'
said Mary.
Lady Maulevrier flashed her dark eyes at the girl with a look which
would have almost killed a nervous subject; but Mary faced her
steadfastly, very pale, but as resolute as her ladyship.
'When I know all! What more is there for me to know?'
'Only that while we were on the top of Helvellyn, in the fog and the
wind, Mr. Hammond asked me to be his wife.'
'I am not surprised to hear it,' retorted her ladyship, with a harsh
laugh. 'A girl who could act so boldly and flirtingly was a natural mark
for an adventurer. Mr. Hammond no doubt has been told that you will have
a little money by-and-by, and thinks he might do worse than marry you.
And seeing how you have flung yourself at his head, he naturally
concludes that you will not be too proud to accept your sister's
leavings.'
'There is nothing gained by making cruel speeches, grandmother,' said
Mary, firmly.


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