9/13 The interpretation too of Nanny's allusion to a 'bad name' did not lie out of the reach of the Countess's imagination, and she saw the necessity of quitting Shepperton without delay. Still, she would like to wait for her brother's letter--no--she would ask Milly to forward it to her--still better, she would go at once to London, inquire her brother's address at his banker's, and go to see him without preliminary. But you must not let me leave you ill, you naughty thing.' 'Oh no,' said Milly, who felt as if a load had been taken off her back, 'I shall be very well in an hour or two. You will want me to help you to pack. |