Do not bring your African servant with you, as I am afraid his face frightens the girls.

After all, he is not pretty, is he?
I have an idea you will be pleased with your visit this time.
"Yours sincerely, "ARABELLA MARCH." At half-past three next day, Edgar Caswall called at Diana's Grove.

Lady Arabella met him on the roadway outside the gate.

She wished to take the servants into her confidence as little as possible.

She turned when she saw him coming, and walked beside him towards Mercy Farm, keeping step with him as they walked.