She is still at Eastham.

Now, Miss Charteris, be my friend, and help me." Bravely enough Valentine put away her sorrow--another time she would look it in the face; all her thoughts must now be for him.
"I will do anything to serve you," she said, gently.

"What can I do ?" "My mother loves you very much," said Ronald; "she will listen to you.
When I have told her, will you, in your sweet, persuasive way, interfere for Dora?
Lady Earle will be influenced by what you say." A quiver of pain passed over the proud, calm face of Valentine Charteris.
"If you think it wise for a stranger to interfere in so delicate a matter, I will do so cheerfully," she said; "but let me counsel on thing.

Tell Lord and Lady Earle at once.

Do not delay, every hour is of consequence." "What do you think of my story ?" asked Ronald, anxiously.