And I believe he's enough of a man to appreciate the aunts
and uncles and cousins, even those of them who don't patronize city
tailors and dressmakers. Why, they're perfectly delightful people, every
one of them, and he will have the discernment to see it."
"I don't believe it. Where have you seen him that you have so much more
confidence than I have?"
"I've had one or two little talks with him that have told me a good
deal. And this afternoon he met me as I was coming downstairs with
Gordon. Rob, what do you think? Gordon went to him exactly as he goes to
Stephen; they had the greatest time. Gordon knows better than you do
whom to trust."
"You and Gordon are very discerning. A handsome face and a wheedling
manner--and you think you have a fine, strong character. Handsome is as
handsome does, Rosy Gray of the soft heart, and a wheedling manner is
dust and ashes compared with the ability to accomplish something worth
effort. But--bring your nice young man to the party if you like; only
take care of him. I shall be busy with the real men!"
CHAPTER VIII
ROSES RED
It was certainly rather a curious coincidence that when Mr.
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