"
She delivered the behest in her sharp imperative key, the tone of
the born commander. But for once Garnett ventured to question her
orders.
"And supposing he won't come?"
"He must if he cares for his daughter's happiness. She can't be
married without him."
"Can't be married?"
"The French are like that--especially the old families. I was given
to understand at once that my husband must appear--if only to
establish the fact that we're not divorced."
"Ah--you're _not_, then?" escaped from Garnett.
"Mercy, no! Divorce is stupid. They don't like it in Europe. And in
this case it would have been the end of Hermy's marriage. They
wouldn't think of letting their son marry the child of divorced
parents."
"How fortunate, then--"
"Yes; but I always think of such things beforehand. And of course
I've told them that my husband will be present."
"You think he will consent?"
"No; not at first; but you must make him. You must tell him how
sweet Hermione is--and you must see Louis, and be able to describe
their happiness.
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