She was still more stirred
by the idea of the equal citizenship of men and women, by the realization that a
big and growing organization of women were giving form and a generalized
expression to just that personal pride, that aspiration for personal freedom and
respect which had brought her to London; but when she heard Miss Miniver
discoursing on the next step in the suffrage campaign, or read of women
badgering Cabinet Ministers, padlocked to railings, or getting up in a public
meeting to pipe out a demand for votes and be carried out kicking and
screaming, her soul revolted. "
"Well, Sir," gasped Mrs. ‘No, for you had your own selfish plans already
made, that is now seen. . Probably a sick man's whim. “But who could have lent you money?”
“I pawned my pearl necklace. . "Come along! We'll start that
concert right away. "
Spurlock gratefully accepted the Grieg concerto, gratefully, because it was
brilliant and thunderous. And then all her restlessness was turned to joy. All houses of means had not only a maid but
usually a whole staff of servants.
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