Basil was at a workman's concert, and when he came home I think there were some advices and remonstrances, but Basil never told me.

I felt as if they were all glad when I went away, and I don't wish to go to the Castle--and I won't go either." "But if Basil wishes to go----" "He can go alone.

I rather think Fred Mostyn will be here in a few days, and he will take me to places that Basil will not--innocent places enough, Ethel, so you need not look so shocked.

Why do you not ask me to Rawdon Court ?" "Because I am only a guest there.

I have no right to ask you." "I am sure if you told Squire Rawdon how fond you are of me, and how lonely I am, he would tell you to send for me." "I do not believe he would.