And now, what to do with this adventure since it had arrived?
"Sir," said Lady Catharine at length, "I am sure you must be wearied with the heavy heats of the town.

Your brother must still be weak from his hurt.

Pray you, be seated." She placed the rose upon the tabouret as she passed, and presently pulled at the bell cord.
"James," said she, standing very erect and full of dignity, "go to the library and see if Sir Charles be within." When the butler's solemn cough again gave warning, it was to bring information which may or may not have been news to Lady Catharine.

"Your Ladyship," said he, "Sir Charles is said to have taken carriage an hour ago, and left no word." "Send me Cecile, James," said Lady Catharine, and again the butler vanished.
"Cecile," said she, as the maid at length appeared, "you may serve us with tea.".