12/16 "She's been a mighty handsome woman in her day. She must be many years older than Sir Eustace. "They say she has never recovered from the sudden death of her husband some years ago, but I know nothing of the circumstances." "A very charming woman," said Lady Grace, joining them. "We have had quite a long chat together. Yes, her manner is a little strange, slightly abstracted, as if she were waiting for something or someone. |