9/26 He stopped and looked up at the valley, which was streaked by a thin line of dust. "I admit I like Carrock better when my step-father is away." "Barbara's coming back with him," Grace remarked. "In some ways, her return will be awkward, but perhaps she ought to come." Mortimer gave her a surprised glance. "This was not your view!" "Oh, well, I have been thinking. Barbara is rash and very young. |