She hesitated, and seemed for a moment about to retreat.
"Please come in, Lady Angela," I begged, eagerly.
She came slowly forward.
"I must apologize for my abominable country manners," she said, resting the tips of her fingers for a moment in mine.

"I saw your door was not latched, and it never occurred to me to knock." "It was not necessary," I assured her.

"A front door which does not boast a knocker or a bell must expect to be taken liberties with.

But it is a great surprise to see you here.

I had no idea that any one was at Rowchester, or expected there, except Lord Blenavon.