He had condescended to make her a request to which she had acceded,--and she had then not done as she had promised.

She thought she was sure that this was all she had to say to him, and yet she was aware that she was unnaturally excited at the idea of spending three or four hours alone with him.

The fly which was to take him to the railway station called for Mary at the attorney's door at ten o'clock, and the attorney handed her in.

"It is very good of you indeed, Mr.Morton, to take so much trouble with my girl," said the attorney, really feeling what he said.

"It is very good of you to trust her to me," said Reginald, also sincerely.