When, therefore, Mark abruptly turned from him with such strange language on his tongue, Mr.Lofton's anger cooled, and he felt that he had suffered himself to be misled by a hasty judgment.

That no evil had been in the young man's mind he was sure.

It was this change that had prompted him to make an effort to recall him.

But, the effort was fruitless.
On Jenny's return home, after her last interview with Mark, she found a servant there with a summons from Mr.Lofton.With much reluctance she repaired to the mansion house.

On meeting with the old gentleman he received her in a kind but subdued manner; but, as for Jenny herself, she stood in his presence weeping and trembling.
"Jenny," said Mr.Lofton, after the girl had grown more composed, "when did you first meet my grandson ?" Jenny mentioned the accidental meeting on the day before, and the call at the cottage in the morning.
"And you saw him first only yesterday ?" "Yes." "What did he say when he called this morning ?" "He asked for my mother." "Your mother ?" "Yes.