8/19 She glided across the hall, as if she was making for some point, and old James shuffled after her, crying: "Stop, stop! young woman. What is your name, young woman ?" "Why, James Burdock," cried the lady, removing her hood, "have you forgotten your mistress ?" "Mistress! Why, Miss Mabel, I ask your pardon, madam--here, John, Margery!" "Hush!" cried Mrs.Vane. Miss, you've come just in time." "What a dear, good, stupid old thing you are, James. Where is Ernest--Mr.Vane? The something--pin was loose, or I don't know what. |