2/31 I will take the greatest care--" At that point Lady Lydiard cut short the interchange of instructions and civilities. "Shut the door, if you please, Mr.Hardyman.I feel the draught. Many thanks! I am really at a loss to tell you how gratefully I feel your kindness. But for you my poor little dog might be dead by this time." Hardyman answered, in the quiet melancholy monotone which was habitual with him, "Your Ladyship need feel no further anxiety about the dog. He will do very well under Miss Isabel's care. |