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But his utmost effort must restrain itself within certain limits . He was not at all sure that if offended in some mortal point , she might not do without him . But so long as they both lived , he could not do without her . * * * * * Early the following morning Alicia Drake appeared in Eaton Square , and by two o'clock Mrs. Fotheringham was also there . She had rushed up from Leeds by the first possible train , summoned by Alicia 's letter . Lady Lucy and her daughter held conference , and Miss Drake was admitted to their counsels . `` Of course , mamma , '' said Isabel Fotheringham , `` I do n't at all agree with you in the matter .