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But this neither of the ladies would allow; and with a parting shot on the subject of Adrien's whereabouts, Vermont took his leave. His next move was to Waterloo Station, where he took a train to Hampton; and a little after noon, Jasper Vermont was strolling along the side of the river, smoking his cigar.
That look upon her face drove from Rupert all the hesitation and fear which had fallen upon him during these days of her ministry to the wounded girl. He took a sudden and desperate resolve that he would put his fate to the test. Adrien's answer was short and decisive. "No, Rupert," she said. "I cannot.
"Hello, Captain Jack! Oh, Captain Jack! Wait for me! You have room, haven't you?" A whirlwind of flashing legs and windblown masses of gold-red hair, which realised itself into a young girl of about sixteen, bore down on the car. It was Adrien's younger sister, Patricia, and at once her pride and her terror. "Why, Patsy, where on earth did you come from? Of course! Get in!
Luckily for Adrien's peace of mind for he loathed and dreaded scenes of any description Lady Merivale had not returned with the party to the Castle, much as Miss Penelope had wished it.
What this power was she could only surmise, for, of course, she was in ignorance of Jasper's connection with "Harker's Ltd." But she had an uncomfortable feeling that Adrien's freedom had been purchased at considerable danger to herself, and the thought haunted her unpleasantly. Mr.
"In any case, Constance," interrupted Adrien, almost tenderly, "it is quite sufficient, if you wish it so. But I think I am sure Jasper must have made a mistake." Lady Constance did not reply, but wisely changed the subject; she was too clever to pursue her advantage, and she had gained her point sown the least little doubt of Mr. Jasper Vermont's rectitude in Adrien's mind. Meanwhile, Mr.
"Oh, Adrien," he said, "it is good to have you here. I do need, we all need you so." Gently she put his arms away from her. "And now," she said briskly, "I am going to take charge of you, Jack, of you all, and you must obey orders." "Only give me a chance to do anything for you," he said, "or for anyone you care for." There was a puzzled expression on Adrien's face as she turned away.
He had promised Jasper to come down to the Casket Theatre; and, however weary he might be of the tinsel and glitter, yet he never thought of making an excuse, or of breaking his word. He was about to set forth, when Norgate announced "Lord Standon," and though Adrien's greeting was as courteous as usual, the old genial warmth was gone.
When the galop was ended, we all went upstairs to Monsieur Adrien's garret, where Monsieur Adrien, who had red hair and wore glasses, received us in person, and made us welcome.
Meanwhile, Adrien's skiff was moored at the landing-place of an old inn, some distance further up the river. Under a rustic porch Lady Merivale was finishing her tea, while her companion enjoyed a cigarette. Alas! for the irony of fate! This day, during which he had strenuously endeavoured to forget Constance, had only shown him more plainly the utter impossibility of doing so.
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