She commenced by extending her hand slightly, accompanied with the sharp inquisitive look which served her as a note of interrogation.

This was meant as an inquiry whether he was going to a distance.

Julian, in reply, extended his arm more than half, to intimate that the distance was considerable.

Fenella looked grave, shook her head, and pointed to the Countess's window, which was visible from the spot where they stood.

Peveril smiled, and nodded, to intimate there was no danger in quitting her mistress for a short space.