G." "Traitor, traitor, traitor!" Then she got up and walked about the room, not knowing what she did, holding the letter now between her hands, and then pressing it to her lips.
She was still walking about the room when there came a low tap at the door, and Lady Fawn entered.

"There is nothing the matter, Lucy ?" Lucy stood stock still, with her treasure still clasped, smiling, almost laughing, while the tears ran down her cheeks.

"Won't you eat your breakfast, my dear ?" said Lady Fawn.
"Oh, Lady Fawn--oh, Lady Fawn!" said Lucy, rushing into her friend's arms.
"What is it, Lucy?
I think our little wise one has lost her wits." "Oh, Lady Fawn, he has asked me!" "Is it Mr.Greystock ?" "Yes;--Mr.Greystock.

He has asked me.

He has asked me to be his wife.