She had been doing and saying the very things she had been so much annoyed at Mr.Gray's saying and proposing only an hour or two ago.

She had been setting down Mr.Lathom pretty smartly, in the presence of the very man to whom she had spoken of that gentleman as so sensible, and of such a standing in the county, that it was presumption to question his doings.

But before Mr.Gray had finished his offer of escorting us back to Hanbury Court, my lady had recovered herself.

There was neither surprise nor displeasure in her manner, as she answered--"I thank you, Mr.Gray.

I was not aware that you were here, but I think I can understand on what errand you came.