CHAPTER XII.
Koenigstein Phineas Finn and Lady Laura Kennedy sat together discussing the affairs of the past till the servant told them that "My Lord" was in the next room, and ready to receive Mr.Finn.

"You will find him much altered," said Lady Laura, "even more than I am." "I do not find you altered at all." "Yes, you do,--in appearance.

I am a middle-aged woman, and conscious that I may use my privileges as such.

But he has become quite an old man,--not in health so much as in manner.

But he will be very glad to see you." So saying she led him into a room, in which he found the Earl seated near the fireplace, and wrapped in furs.