Every word was read over again, his brows gradually contracting as he proceeded.
"There is some spirit about the girl; more than I had thought.

My going back was a foolish blunder.

But the best will have to be made of it.

Not a whisper must come to Mr.Markland.That is a settled point.

But how is the girl to be managed ?" Lyon mused for a long time.
"Dear child!" He now spoke with a tender expression.