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Lady Esmondet's remark was carried with different variations to the end of the salon, where Vaura sat. She was immediately besieged with questions. "What is this rumour, Miss Vernon," asked an Englishman; "is Trevalyon to be raised to the peerage?" "For his looks of an Adonis and many fascinations," cried one. "No, for his many affaires de coeur," laughed another.
And there was such a weariness in his tone, that she gave him one swift sympathetic glance; for in spite of herself her heartstrings were stirred, but she must not give way, so says lightly, as following Lady Esmondet's signal, they leave the table, the gentlemen refusing to linger: "To say 'marriage' under any circumstances to be 'bliss, is rank heresy to your well-known views; but I understand your present impulse is engendered by seeing our dear friend playing hostess."
"Yes, Bertram," said Trevalyon; "I was aware of the capacity of a London alderman, in catering to the comfort of his pampered body; but, I repeat Lady Esmondet's question of where are you." "And I answer," said the voice of gay Mrs.
He longed to take her to his heart, and tell her of his great love for her, which had grown so strong as to completely master him, he could scarcely refrain from crushing her in his arms and telling her she must be his; he had suffered much this evening in seeing her, even in the dance, in the arms of other men; ever since he had left Lady Esmondet's side, an hour ago, he had done nothing but pace through lonely corridors thinking of the letter from Eric Haughton, which ran thus: "Trevalyon, cher ami,
"And you won't tell Miss Vernon," she continued, beseechingly, "I want her to be surprised." Vaura and Rev. Robert had joined the group as Captain Trevalyon was saying, laughingly, "I cannot promise you, Lady Wyesdale, I am in Lady Esmondet's hands; if, as I expect the 12th of January sees her at Haughton Hall, I cannot possibly be with you, unless my photo in the garb you wish will suit."
Prejudices! that were the outcome of my mother's sin, my father's blighted life; I know I always loved her as a girl-woman, for she was always womanly. Now I adore her with the love of a life; with a love that has never been frittered away, for I have never loved the soulless creatures whom I have amused myself with." And hastening his steps he was soon by Lady Esmondet's side.
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