15/36 But whether the onlookers admired or disapproved, there could be no question that Miss Farrell held the field. He too had been watching Cicely Farrell--but with a wholly impassive countenance. Bridget made some indifferent answer, and then eagerly asked who the visitors were. She was told that they were officers from a neighbouring camp, including the general commanding the camp. Sir William, said Captain Marsworth, had built the whole camp at his own expense, and on his own land, without waiting for any government contractor. |