Since the day at Nemi, the boy had understood half at least of the situation.

He had perceived then that Eleanor was miserably unhappy.

No doubt Manisty was disappointing and tormenting her.

What else could she expect?
But really--that she should be forsaken and neglected for this chit of a girl--this interloping American--it was too much! Reggie's wrath glowed within him.
Meanwhile Manisty addressed Lucy.
'I have something I very much wish to say to you.

There is a seat by the fountain, quite in shade.