22/24 "It is the portrait of the Marquess's brother--his elder brother. He was very wild, and caused the family much trouble. He is dead, of course, or he would have been the marquess instead of his present lordship." "He is very handsome," said Celia. "I suppose that is why one feels so sorry for him." She moved away from the picture as she spoke; but presently, as if drawn by it, she returned to it. "That is always the way with us women, my dear. |