6/7 We came here to find you, and to take you to him." Mrs.Denton turned to her mother, a passionate appeal in her eyes. But it was some moments before the hard, set look on the face of the countess softened. It did soften at last, however, and she turned to Patsy and said simply: "We will prepare for the journey at once. Pray excuse us; Niklas will serve refreshments. We will not detain you long." As they turned to leave the room Elizabeth Denton suddenly seized Patsy's hand. |