Keith had dined with them informally the evening before.
"He appeared to be in high spirits," added the lady.

"His scheme has succeeded, and he is about to go South.

Norman took it up and put it through for him." "I know it," said Mrs.Lancaster, demurely.
Mrs.Wentworth's form stiffened slightly; but her manner soon became gracious again.

"Ferdy says there is nothing in it." Could he be offended, or afraid--of himself?
reflected Mrs.Lancaster.
Mrs.Wentworth's next observation disposed of this theory also.

"You ought to hear him talk of you.