8/13 You will find me there almost as soon as you." "You told me you were not coming. Some bachelor's party in the way." "Yes, but I have changed my mind. Farewell for the present, Lady Isabel." "What an object you will look, with nothing on your neck but a schoolgirl's chain!" began Mrs.Vane, returning to the grievance as the carriage drove on. I am sure it must be an evil omen." "An evil--what ?" "An evil omen. Mamma gave me that cross when she was dying. |