[The Lost Lady of Lone by E.D.E.N. Southworth]@TWC D-Link book
The Lost Lady of Lone

CHAPTER VII
10/22

Come and receive my little confession, and give absolution to YOUR OWN SALOME." She enveloped and directed this note, and gave it to Janet, with orders to hand it to Lord Arondelle's man.
When the girl had left the room, Miss Levison turned to the housekeeper and inquired: "Has my father's bell rung yet, do you know ?" "Na, me young leddy, it has na rung yet.

Sir Lemuel's man, Mr.Peter, is down-stairs, waiting for the summons." "Perhaps he had better call his master," suggested Miss Levison.
"Na, Miss, sae I tauld him; but he said his orders were no to call his master the morn', but to wait till he heard his bell ring.

He's waiting for that e'en noo." "Very well, Mrs.Ross.Papa was up late last night, I know, and is probably tired this morning.

So we must let him sleep as long as possible.

But as soon as his bell rings, be sure to take him up a cup of coffee." "Verra weel, Miss." "And, Mrs.Ross, I hope that all our guests are cared for, and served in their own rooms with tea and toast, or coffee and muffins, as they choose ?" "Ou, ay, me dear young leddy, I hae ta'en care of a' that.


<<Back  Index  Next>>

D-Link book Top

TWC mobile books