41/42 Why, Alfred sitting in it! Oh, it is Mr.Mutimer's trap I see. He must have met Alfred at the station and have given him a ride.' 'Evidently they are great friends,' commented Eldon. After gazing a little longer, she said-- 'He will be home before I can get there.' She screwed up the glasses and turned as if to take leave. But Hubert prepared to walk by her side, and together they reached the lane. 'I can't ask you to join in such childishness, and I suppose you are not going this way, either ?' 'No, I am walking back to the Manor,' the other replied soberly. |