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Mr. Eden appeared not to notice the curious glances as he paced thoughtfully by her side, and presently he recalled her to the subject they had been discussing. "Miss Affleck," he said, "has there been any disagreement, or have you heard any word from Merton or Mrs. Chance which might have led you to think that they contemplated breaking off their acquaintance with you?"
He will be a little surprised, I suppose, that Miss Affleck is going into a shop, but he will tell you all about her disposition, and" with a pause and a hot blush "her respectability." He smiled again grimly. "I have no doubt that Miss Affleck is a lady by birth," he said. "But do not run away with the idea that she is doing anything peculiar.
"Damn the fellow, I can't make him out at all," thought Eden, vexed that the other gave him no opportunity of introducing the subject he had been thinking so much about. He did not wish to introduce it himself, but in the end he was compelled to do so. "By the way, Merton, before I forget it," he said at length, "tell me about Miss Affleck, whom I met at your house last evening."
Given under our hands, this 18th October 1793, A. GARDNER. J. SMYTH. P. AFFLECK. To Captain Saumarez, R.N.
"Certainly, my dear; it was merely a suggestion made on the spur of the moment. I am sure Miss Affleck will be charmed with the the scenery, whenever it can conveniently be shown to her." His wife made no reply, but proceeded to open a Bible and read a few verses, after which she made a short prayer a ceremony which greatly surprised Fan.
Churton, we know the reason of this; Miss Affleck is too young, too ignorant and impressible not to fall completely under the influence of your daughter." "But my daughter has promised me and has given me her word of honour that nothing has been said or will be said or done to alienate her pupil's mind from religious subjects. And we know, Mr.
"Miss Affleck Fan may I call you Fan?" he said, and having won her consent, he continued, "I need not tell you again how much I sympathise with you, but from the first I saw what you only clearly see now, for you were not willing to believe that of your friend before. Do you remember when you first lost her that I begged you to regard me as a friend?
I do hope you will be able to promise me this. Believe me, dear Miss Affleck, Yours sincerely, To this letter, the writing of which, it is only right to say, actually caused Mr. Eden to blush once or twice, Fan at once replied, thanking him for the parcel of books.
Churton entered the room, and her husband encountering her quick displeased look instantly dropped the girl's hand. "My dear," he said, addressing his wife, "I have just been pointing out the view from the windows to Miss Affleck, and telling her what charming walks there are in the neighbourhood.
"Yes, that is my name," she returned, greatly relieved at finding a stranger. "You look pale not quite well, I fear. Will you sit down?" he said. Then he added with a smile, "I hope my visit has not alarmed you, Miss Affleck? It is a very simple and harmless matter I have come to you about.
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