CHAPTER THE FIFTH.
THE PLAN.
SHE took his hand, and began with all the art of persuasion that she possessed.
"One question, Geoffrey, before I say what I want to say.

Lady Lundie has invited you to stay at Windygates.

Do you accept her invitation?
or do you go back to your brother's in the evening ?" "I can't go back in the evening--they've put a visitor into my room.

I'm obliged to stay here.

My brother has done it on purpose.