I inwardly resolved that I would have it out with Miss Derrick that very evening.

Lady Mary now came in, and servants followed shortly afterwards with lamps.

The dreary twilight, with its dim whirlwinds of driving snow, was shut out, the curtains were drawn, and tea made its appearance.

Evelyn presently returned, and Charles also, who civilly wished Lady Mary good-morning, not having seen her till then.

She handed him his tea without a word in reply.