The old demesne is called Killaud." "What pretty names! and--and--does it go a great many miles ?" Lord Fawn explained that it did run a good many miles up into the mountains.

"How beautifully romantic!" said Lizzie.

"But the people live on the mountain and pay rent ?" Lord Fawn asked no such inept questions respecting the Ayrshire property, but he did inquire who was Lizzie's solicitor.

"Of course there will be things to be settled," he said, "and my lawyer had better see yours.

Mr.Camperdown is a--" "Mr.Camperdown!" almost shrieked Lizzie.