CHAPTER XX.
The time had come to leave home, and the Westons had but one more evening.
Neither Mr.Weston nor Alice were well, and all hoped the change would benefit them.

They were to travel in their own carriage, and the preparations were completed.

The three ladies' maids were to go by the stage.

Miss Janet had a number of things stowed away in the carriage, which she thought might be useful, not forgetting materials for a lunch, and a little of her own home-made lavender, in case of a headache.

The pleasure of going was very much lessened by the necessity of leaving the dear old lady, who would not listen to their entreaties to accompany them.