She marshaled them out before her, not allowing them once to turn, as many of the other people did, to look with curiosity at the poor little earl.

But in quitting the kirk she stopped at the vestry door, apparently to say a word to the minister; after which Mr.Cardross came forward, his gown over his arm, and spoke to Mr.Menteith-- "Where is Lord Cairnforth?
I was so glad to see him here." "Thank you, Mr.Cardross," replied a weak but cheerful voice from Malcolm's shoulder, which so startled the good minister that he found not another word for a whole minute.

At last he said, hesitating, "Helen has just been reminding me that the earl and countess used always to come and rest at the Manse between sermons.

Would Lord Cairnforth like to do the same?
It is a good way to the Castle--or perhaps he is too fatigued for the afternoon service ?" "Oh no, I should like it very much.

And, nurse, I do so want to see Mr.
Cardross's children; and Helen--who is Helen ?" "My daughter.