11/19 Louisa said--' 'Silly Andrew!' interposed the Countess, 'do you not observe he is sleep-walking now ?' and she left them with a light laugh to go to Juliana, whom she found in tears. The Countess was quite aware of the efficacy of a little bit of burlesque lying to cover her retreat from any petty exposure. He was under the dim stars, walking to the great fire in the East. He was simply going to ask for his own, before he went, and had no cause to fear what would be thought by any one. |