After that, everybody in the house knew that all things were astray.

When the girls came home from church, their brother was gone.

Half an hour before dinner Lady Fawn sent the note up to Lizzie, with a message to say that they would dine at three,--it being Sunday.

Lizzie sent down word that as she was unwell, she would ask to have just a cup of tea and "something" sent to her own room.

If Lady Fawn would allow her, she would remain up-stairs with her child.