Three days later Lord Carbury came to luncheon with a letter in his hand.

Marian had not yet come in; and the Rev.George was absent, his place being filled by Marmaduke.
"Good news for you and Constance, mother." "Indeed ?" said the Countess, smiling.
"Yes.

Conolly is coming down this afternoon to collect his traps and leave you forever." "Really, Jasper, you exaggerate Mr.Conolly's importance.

Intelligence of his movements can hardly be news--good or bad--either to me or to Constance." "I am glad he is going," said Constance, "for Jasper's sake." "Thank you," replied Jasper.

"I thought you would be.