The man, who was quite as keen for his master as was the old gardener for his mistress on the other side, promised accurate obedience.

Then he retraced his steps and walked as fast as he could to the Grange.
During all this time the mother and the daughter kept their weary seats in the hall, Hester having her baby in her arms.

She had quite determined that nothing should induce her again to go up-stairs,--lest the key of the room should be turned upon her.

For a long time they sat in silence, and then she declared her purpose.
'I shall remain here, mamma.' 'If so, I must remain too.' 'I shall not go up to my bedroom again, you may be sure of that.' 'You will go up to-night, I hope.' 'Certainly not.

Nurse shall take baby up to his cradle.