Then Reginald, beginning with Lady Ushant and the old Morton family generally, gradually got the conversation round to Bragton and the little bridge.

He had been very stern when he had left her there, and he knew also that at that subsequent interview, when he had brought Lady Ushant's note to her at her father's house, he had not been cordially kind to her.

Now they were thrown together for an hour or so in the closest companionship, and he wished to make her comfortable and happy.

"I suppose you remember Bragton ?" he said.
"Every path and almost every tree about the place." "So do I.I called there the other day.

Family quarrels are so silly, you know." "Did you see Mr.Morton ?" "No;--and he hasn't returned my visit yet.