At the sight of Adela she gave a cry of joy.
'Why, mother's just getting ready to go and say good-bye to you.

As soon as she comes down and takes this little rogue I shall just slip my own things on.

We didn't think you'd come here.' 'We're not going to-day,' Adela replied, playing with the baby's face.
'Not going ?' 'Business prevents Richard.' 'How you frightened us by leaving church yesterday! I was on my way to ask about you, but Mr.Wyvern met me and said there was nothing the matter.

And you went to Agworth, didn't you ?' 'To Belwick.

We had to see Mr.Yottle, the solicitor.' Mrs.Waltham issued from the house, and explanations were again demanded.
'Could you give baby to the nurse for a few minutes ?' Adela asked Letty.
'I should like to speak to you and mother quietly.' The arrangement was effected and all three went into the sitting-room.
There Adela explained in simple words all that had come to pass; emotionless herself, but the cause of utter dismay in her hearers.