13/18 I will take her in either capacity.' 'Indeed, Mr Prothero,' said Miss Hall, 'I think you may trust Gladys; that letter is sincere if ever anything was.' 'Who is to search, for there is no time to lose ?' asked Miss Gwynne. I never knew you take to any one yet who wasn't worth something, so I'll just ride myself and look after 'em both. I shouldn't like people to fancy we were in a fuss and fright. But remember, Miss Gwynne, it is to oblige you; and if I find that she has run away with my son--' 'You may do what you like, Mr Prothero, for then I will have nothing to say to her. But go at once, and thank you very much.' 'I'll go Swansea way, for I am sure they'll take to the sea. |