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So with a little labour we got the two small boats afloat, and then cast about where to hide them; for though Elgar said that the Danes came not nigh the place, it was likely that patrols would be sent out after the alarm of Eanulf's approach, and might come on them.
Lessingham had nothing to learn in the arts wherewith social intercourse is kept smooth in spite of nature's improprieties. When she chose, she could be the awe-inspiring chaperon, no less completely than she was at other times the contemner of the commonplace. "So you leave us to-morrow, Mr. Elgar? I have just met Mr. Spence, and heard the news from him. I am glad you could find a moment to call.
"I want a few minutes' talk with you, if you please," said Elgar. "Come in." They passed into the studio. The last time they had seen each other was more than three years ago, at Naples; both showed something of curiosity, over and above the feelings of graver moment. Mallard, observing the signs of mental stress on Elgar's features, wondered to what they were attributable.
There was an unfortunate foreigner who said to his neighbour, "Pas un aigle, leur fameux Elgar" when he thought he was listening to "Pomp and Circumstance," whilst the orchestra in fact was playing "Whistling Rufus."
"Depend upon it, the fellow has come to propose a convenient division of her personal property." When he again appeared, Elgar was in excellent spirits. He met Spence with irresistible frankness and courtesy; his talk made the luncheon cheery, and dismissed thought of sirocco. It appeared that he had as yet no abode; his luggage was at the station.
I declared the interview impossible, and Cecily gave way on condition that I saw Mr. Elgar, told him why she herself did not appear, and forthwith wrote to you. Our young gentleman was disconcerted when he found that his visit was to be wasted on my uninteresting self. I sent him about his business only that, unhappily, he has none bidding him wait till we had heard from you.
Spence had just received from Greece, a servant came into the drawing-room to say that Mr. Elgar wished to speak with Mrs. Baske. The ladies looked at each other; then Miriam directed that the visitor should go up to her own sitting-room. "This has something to do with Cecily," said Eleanor in a low voice. "Probably." And Miriam turned away.
Miriam asked, without looking at him, in an idly contemptuous tone. "Why not old Mallard?" cried Reuben, breaking suddenly into jest. "The tutorship of children is in his line." Miriam showed herself offended. "Please don't speak of me. I am willing to hear what you purpose for yourself, but don't mix my name with it." Elgar resumed the tone of ambition.
Elgar muttered a "No," averting his face. "What did they suggest, then?" "I saw only my sister," said Reuben, irritably. "And your sister thought I was the most likely person to know of Mrs. Elgar's whereabouts?" "Yes, she did." "I am sorry to disappoint you," said Mallard, coldly. "I have given you all the information I can."
Elgar was mute for a few minutes. "I believe I need a big town. Scenes like this dispose me to idle enjoyment. I have thought of settling in Paris for the next six months." Mallard made a movement of irritation. "Then why did you come here at all? You say you have no money to waste."
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