24/27 I spoke rudely to my cousin, and would ask his pardon. I own I had expected another kind of welcome. Was it you, madam, who sent my cousin to me last night ?" "I sent him; but you will find your cousins most friendly to you to-day. Lord Castlewood would have been with you this morning, only I was so eager to see you. There will be breakfast in an hour; and meantime you must talk to me. |