22/24 A short piece of lanyard was thrown to her at once, and Robin Lyth landed her on the bluff, panting, breathless, and blushing again. "Young ladies may teach even sailors to climb. Not every sailor could get up this cliff. Now back to Master Popplewell's as fast as you can run, and your aunt will know what to do with you." "You seem well acquainted with my family affairs," said Mary, who could not help smiling. "Pray how did you even know where I am staying ?" "Little birds tell me everything, especially about the best, and most gentle, and beautiful of all birds." The maiden was inclined to be vexed; but remembering how much he had done, and how little gratitude she had shown, she forgave him, and asked him to come to the cottage. |