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If a woman is not free to think of
a man in all ways, how is she to judge of the suitability of their
union? And if she is free in theory, why not free to undertake if
necessary the initiative in a matter so momentous to herself?' The
old lady actually groaned and wrung her hands; she was horrified at
such sentiments. They were daring enough to think; but to put them
in words! . . .
'Oh, my dear, my dear!' she moaned, 'be careful what you say. Some
one might hear you who would not understand, as I do, that you are
talking theory.' Stephen's habit of thought stood to her here. She
saw that her aunt was distressed, and as she did not wish to pain her
unduly, was willing to divert the immediate channel of her fear. She
took the hand which lay in her lap and held it firmly whilst she
smiled in the loving old eyes.
'Of course, Auntie dear, it is theory. But still it is a theory
which I hold very strongly!' . . . Here a thought struck her and she
said suddenly:
'Did you ever . .


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