“Very well, then; make some scientific investigations; anything to
justify your gifts.”
“The point is,” I said, “is it wise for Rose and Ronnie to be thrown
together as they will be on this trip?”
“Wise?”
“Yes, is it wise?”
“I don’t know what you mean by wise. Do you mean, will it increase their
inclination to fall in love?”
“Well—yes, I suppose I do.”
“Would that be so unwise?” she asked.
“I don’t know that it would,” I said. “But I’d rather it didn’t happen
yet.”
“Well,” she said. “If it’s going to happen, it’s going to happen, no
matter what you do. And if it isn’t, your taking them to Switzerland
won’t make any difference. Both of them are rapidly reaching an age when
no one can protect them. Nature will be in charge; not parents or Dr.
Grevilles. Switzerland, wherever you go, will be full of young people,
and they’ll both make friends, and very likely they’ll lose their hearts
too. It’s out of your hands. Supposing you don’t go, it will be just
the same.”