And hark ye, Miss Primrose, I am glad Mrs.Ellsworthy has called.

Make the most of your opportunity at Shortlands, my dears.
Yes; I'll look in another day with pleasure.

Good-bye, good-bye." When Mr.Danesfield went away the two elder sisters looked at each other.

What did it all mean?
What mystery was there in the air?
Jasmine thought both Miss Martineau and Mr.Danesfield very disagreeable but Primrose pondered these things and felt anxious..