Anthony Trollope: The Belton Estate

19. CHAPTER XI: MISS AMEDROZ HAS ANOTHER CHANCE (continued)

'Would it not be a good thing to ask her here?' said Belinda. Such a question as that was very rash on the part of Miss Aylmer. In the first place, the selection of guests for Aylmer Park was rarely left to her; and in this special case she should have understood that such a proposal should have been fully considered by Lady Aylmer before it reached Frederic's ears.

'I think it would be a very good plan,' said Captain Aylmer, generously.

Lady Aylmer shook her head. 'I should like much to know what she has said about that unfortunate connexion before I offer to take her by the hand myself. I'm sure Fred will feel that I ought to do so.'