THE SUMMONS During those months spent at Bhulwana with the surgeon's wife a measure of peace did gradually return to Stella.

She took no part in the gaieties of the station, but her widow's mourning made it easy for her to hold aloof.

Undoubtedly she earned Lady Harriet's approval by so doing, but Mrs.Ermsted continued to look at her askance, notwithstanding the fact that her small daughter had developed a warm liking for the sister of her beloved Tommy.
"Wait till she gets back to Kurrumpore," said Mrs.Ermsted.

"We shall see her in her true colours then." She did not say this to Mrs.Ralston.She visited The Grand Stand less and less frequently.

She was always full of engagements and seldom had a moment to spare for the society of this steady friend of hers.