"She came last," said I. "Just before you, you know. However,
as I was saying--"

"And that horrible Sylvia Fenton--"

"Oh, he couldn't have known you long then. As I was saying, I
should, if I were you, treat him as he has treated you. In my
case it seems to be too late."

"I'm sorry I told him that."

"Oh, pray don't mind, it's of no consequence. As to the
others--"

"I should never have thought it of Archie!"

"One never knows," said I, with an apologetic smile. "I don't
suppose he thinks it of you."

"I won't tell him a single word. He may find out if he likes.
Who was the last girl you mentioned?"

"Is it any use trying to remember all their names?" I asked in a
soothing tone. "No doubt he's forgotten them by now--just as
you've forgotten the others."

"And the Dowager told me that he had never had an attachment
before."