54/60 "I fear my visit has been worse than useless." "It is impossible that she should know. "Go and tell her the truth, George; and say that I desire her--I order her--to come back at once. Say that I am waiting here for her." "But, Uncle Reginald," began Elinor, in a softer tone than before, whilst the clergyman stood in doubt-- "I think," continued Mr.Lind, "that I must request you, Elinor, to occupy the rooms you have taken, until you return to your parents. I regret that you have forced me to take this step; but I cannot continue to offer you facilities for exercising your influence over my daughter. |