10/24 My old nurse lived in Plymouth with her daughter, and to her I meant to go. I had a little money with me, and made good my escape. My disguise saved me from suspicion and insult. There, Sir Everard, you know all. I hate and despise myself for the dress I wear, but surely there is some excuse to be made for me." The Spanish eyes, swimming in tears, were raised imploringly to his, and Sir Everard was two-and-twenty, and very susceptible to a beautiful woman's tears. |