It was the new vicar, Mr.Angelo.
He smiled on Mary graciously, and asked her how Sir Charles was.
She said he was better.
Then Mr.Angelo asked, more timidly, was Lady Bassett at home.
"She is just gone out, sir." A look of deep disappointment crossed Mr.Angelo's face.

It did not escape Mary Wells.

She looked at him full, and, lowering her voice a little, said, "She is only in the grounds with Sir Charles.

She will be at home about five o'clock." Mr.Angelo hesitated, and then said he would call again at five.

He evidently preferred a duet to a trio.