I feel sure that his little lordship will be quite all right in a day or two, although I shall, of course, be glad to learn how he progresses.

May I?
Perhaps Miss Lorne might be persuaded to send me a word or two through--Mr.
Narkom." Lady Chepstow was still looking at him as she had been from the moment he had taken Ailsa's hand.

Now she put out her own to him.
"Why wait for written reports, Mr.Cleek?
Why not call in person and see ?" she asked.

"It will be more satisfactory than writing; and you will be welcome always." "I thank your ladyship," he said gravely--though all the soul of him rioted and laughed and longed to shout out for sheer joy.

"It is a privilege I shall be happy to enjoy." But afterward, when he came to take his leave, a dearer one was granted him; for Ailsa herself accompanied him to the door.
"I couldn't let the butler show you out, Mr.Cleek," she said, as they stood together in the wide entrance hall.