9/29 But I'll tell you how we could get to hear more about him, I think, ma'am. From what Miss Griselda says, I believe he is staying at Mr.Crouch's farm, and that, you know, ma'am, belongs to my Lady Lavander, though it is a good way from Merrybrow Hall. My lady is pretty sure to know about the child, for she knows all that goes on among her tenants, and I remember hearing that a little gentleman and his nurse had come to Mr.Crouch's to lodge for six months." Miss Grizzel listened attentively. "You have behaved with your usual discretion. I shall drive over to Merrybrow to-morrow, and make inquiry. |