3/32 Where have you been ?" "Only out for a walk, sir." "So early! What time do you get up, pray ?" "About half-past six." "Primitive hours, upon my word. When is breakfast time ?" "Nine, sir. The bell will ring in a moment." It rang as she spoke, and Grace tripped away to take off her bonnet and smooth her hair, blown about by the morning wind. The Captain was in the dining-room when she descended, standing in his favourite position with his back to the fire, his coat-tails drawn forward, and his legs like two sides of a triangle. |