When she had completed her narrative, Sir Patrick suggested leaving the summer-house.

"I have ordered your chaise," he said; "and I can tell you what I propose doing on our way to the stable-yard." "Let me drive you, uncle!" "Forgive me, my dear, for saying No to that.

Your step-mother's suspicions are very easily excited--and you had better not be seen with me if my inquiries take me to the Craig Fernie inn.

I promise, if you will remain here, to tell you every thing when I come back.

Join the others in any plan they have for the afternoon--and you will prevent my absence from exciting any thing more than a passing remark.