And the Squire's farewell to her had turned even her grief to gall.
'If Pamela was hurt, I was a most innocent cause!' said Elizabeth at last, indignantly.

'And if you or any one else had given me the smallest hint--' 'How could we ?' was the rather sulky reply.

'Pamela, of course, never said a word--to me.

But I rather think she did say something to Desmond.' 'Desmond!' cried Elizabeth under her breath.

She turned slowly, and went away, leaving Mrs.Gaddesden panting and a little scared at what she had done.
Elizabeth went back to the library, where there was much to put in order.