In a few moments the arrival was on the high seat, the footman behind, and the mare speeding up the road.

Miss Fox-Seton found herself following the second footman and the mother and daughter, who were being taken to the landau waiting outside the station.

The footman piloted them, merely touching his hat quickly to Emily, being fully aware that she could take care of herself.
This she did promptly, looking after her box, and seeing it safe in the Mallowe omnibus.

When she reached the landau, the two other visitors were in it.

She got in, and in entire contentment sat down with her back to the horses.
The mother and daughter wore for a few minutes a somewhat uneasy air.
They were evidently sociable persons, but were not quite sure how to begin a conversation with an as yet unintroduced lady who was going to stay at the country house to which they were themselves invited.
Emily herself solved the problem, producing her commonplace with a friendly tentative smile.
"Isn't it a lovely country ?" she said.
"It's perfect," answered the mother.