He
began to talk to her very gently and wisely, begging her to let the past
alone, to think only what could be done to help the present. In the
first place, would she not let his mother be of use to her?
He could answer for Lady Tranmore. Why shouldn't Lady Kitty spend the
summer with her in Scotland? No doubt Madame d'Estrees would be abroad.
"Then I must go with her," said Kitty.
Ashe hesitated.
"Of course, if she wishes it."
"But I don't know that she will wish it. She is not very fond of me,"
said Kitty, doubtfully. "Yes, I would like to stay with Lady Tranmore.
But will your cousin be there?"
"Miss Lyster?"
Kitty nodded.
"How can I tell? Of course, she is often there."
"It is quite curious," said Kitty, after reflection, "how we dislike
each other. And it is so odd. You know most people like me!"
She looked up at him without a trace of coquetry, rather with a certain
timidity that feared possible rebuff. "That's always been my
difficulty," she went on, "till now. Everybody spoils me. I always get
my own way. In the convent I was indulged and flattered, and then they
wondered that I made all sorts of follies.
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