"Besides, I made an acquaintance this afternoon; a lady, a dear old lady, Lady Gridborough, at Lensmore Grange, you know." "Yes, I know," he remarked, with a nod.

"That is well.

She is a good soul.

Warm-hearted, but eccentric.

By the way, the house will not be so dull presently; for my son, Lord Heyton, and his newly-married wife are coming to stay." As he made the announcement, he checked a sigh and turned away.