And what
is more, I want to talk with you about Mr. Kenyon. So I wish you to
assume your very best behaviour. It may be for your benefit.'
The young man indulged in a sarcastic laugh.
'Oh, if you are going to do that, I have nothing more to say,' remarked
Edith quietly, rising from her chair.
'I meant no harm. Sit down and go on with your talk.'
'Listen, then. Mr. Kenyon has the option of a mine in Canada, which he
believes to be a good property. He intends to form a company when he
reaches London. Now, why shouldn't you make friends with him, and, if you
found the property is as good as he thinks it is, help him to form the
company, and so make some money for both of you?'
'You are saying one word for me and two for Kenyon.'
'No, it would be as much for your benefit as for his, so it is a word for
each of you.'
'You are very much interested in him.'
'My dear cousin, I am very much interested in the mine, and I am very
much interested in you. Mr. Kenyon can speak of nothing but the mine,
and I am sure my father would be pleased to see you take an interest in
something of the sort. I mean, you know that if you would do something
of your own accord--something that was not suggested to you by him--he
would like it.'
'Well, it is suggested to me by you, and that's almost the same thing.'
'No, it is not the same thing at all. Father would indeed be glad if he
saw you take up anything on your own account and make a success of it.
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