Here they were together at the Baths of Lucca, and
Nora was to be one of the four bridesmaids. When Sir Marmaduke was
consulted about this visit to Monkhams, he became fretful, and would
give no answer. The marriage, he said, was impossible, and Nora was a
fool. He could give her no allowance more than would suffice for her
clothes, and it was madness for her to think of stopping in England.
But he was so full of cares that he could come to no absolute decision
on this matter. Nora, however, had come to a very absolute decision.
'Caroline,' she said, 'if you will have me, I will go to Monkhams.'
'Of course we will have you. Has not Charles said how delighted he
would be?'
'Oh yes, your Charles,' said Nora laughing.
'He is mine now, dear. You must not expect him to change his mind
again. I gave him the chance, you know, and he would not take it. But,
Nora, come to Monkhams, and stay as long as it suits. I have talked it
all over with him, and we both agree that you shall have a home there.
You shall be just like a sister.
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