CHAPTER V.
'Is Mrs.Sarratt in ?' asked Miss Martin of Mrs.Weston's little maid, Milly.
Milly wore a look of animation, as of one who has been finding the world interesting.
'She's gone a walk--over the bridge, Miss.' 'Has she had news of Mr.Sarratt ?' 'Yes, Miss,' said the girl eagerly.

'He's all right.

Mrs.Sarratt got a telegram just a couple of hours ago.' 'And you think I shall find her by the lake ?' Milly thought so.

Then advancing a step, she said confidentially-- 'She's been dreadfully upset this two days, Miss.

Not that she'd say anything.