When he was told that his uncle would postpone his visit till the next morning he almost began to think that he had been fussy in travelling so quickly.
That evening he dined alone with his aunt, and the conversation during dinner and as they sat for a few minutes after dinner had reference solely to his uncle's health.

But, though they were alone on this evening, he was surprised to find that Sophie Mellerby was again at Scroope.

Lady Sophia and Mr.Mellerby were up in London, but Sophie was not to join them till May.

As it happened, however, she was dining at the parsonage this evening.

She must have been in the house when Neville arrived, but he had not seen her.