31/35 But she searched in vain. Captain Willoughby brought a token from Mr.Feversham. Ethne carried it back to the house in her hand. Her eyes were upon it all the way, her lips smiled at it. I do not think there is anything half so precious to her in all the world." "A token ?" "A little white feather," said Mrs.Adair, "all soiled and speckled with dust. |