Frank did not quite believe them, but he could learn
nothing from them. Thus encouraged, Lizzie determined that she would
remain in London till after Lucinda's marriage, till after she should have
received the promised letter from Lord Fawn, as to which, though it was so
long in coming, she did not doubt that it would come at last. She could do
nothing with Frank, who was a fool! She could do nothing with Lord George,
who was a brute! Lord Fawn would still be within her reach, if only the
secret about the diamonds could be kept a secret till after she should
have become his wife.
About this time Lucinda spoke to her respecting her proposed journey. "You
were talking of going to Scotland a week ago, Lady Eustace."
"And am still talking of it."
"Aunt Jane says that you are waiting for my wedding. It is very kind of
you, but pray don't do that."
"I shouldn't think of going now till after your marriage. It only wants
ten or twelve days."
"I count them. I know how many days it wants. It may want more than that."
"You can't put it off now, I should think," said Lizzie; "and as I have
ordered my dress for the occasion I shall certainly stay and wear it.
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