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When I told The Pilot of Lady Charlotte's purpose to visit Gwen, he was not too well pleased. "What does she want with Gwen?" he said impatiently. "She will just put notions into her head and make the child discontented." "Why should she?" said I.
That was what she said, and the first question in Geography that she answered, made Rob Lindsey call her a "star pupil." "What is the capital of Brazil?" Gwen stared for a moment, then she tossed her head as she said, pertly: "Oh, anyone knows that!" "Next!" said the teacher. Gwen was surprised. She had expected to be coaxed.
''Tis Sunday! ejaculated Patty, as she stood by the fire with arms akimbo; and at this retort Gwen and Elfie laughed outright. 'And do you ever go away from home? asked Gwen curiously, after a slight pause, in which Deb looked very discomposed. 'We are continually away, said Deb, looking up and speaking very shortly.
Gwen did not speak until some minutes after I had finished, and then only to express a fear that, despite his caution, harm might come to Maitland at his interview with Ragobah. She seemed to be far less disappointed at Maitland's failure to convict Ragobah than she was fearful for her friend's personal safety.
But she was disappointed that no one seemed curious enough to press her for more information, and the next day, after working hard all the morning in the garden, went off to see the Howitts in the afternoon. Gwen had taken a real liking to the sisters, and would often drop in upon Patty, and have a cup of tea with her when her sister was away.
"I suppose she ought to know?" said Gwen to her mother, trying to alter the key of the conversation. "You see, Vee," said Mrs. Stanley, "Mr. Fortescue is an actor, and your father does not approve of the profession." "Oh!" said Ann Veronica. "I thought they made knights of actors?" "They may of Hal some day," said Gwen. "But it's a long business."
Now tell me about this letter.... Is Ruth safe in there?" Yes, she was; and would stay there by her dear mother. Gwen continued: "Dr. Nash has just told me there was some letter. But he did not know what was in it." "He was not to know. But you were, my lady. This is it. Can you see with the candle?" Gwen took the letter, and turned to the signature before reading it.
For I can "moralise my song" More palpably than Mr. POPE; And I can touch the toiling throng: There is small doubt of that, I hope. I've piped for him who ploughs the furrows, And stood for the Carmarthen Boroughs. I mayn't be strong, inspired, complete, But on the Liberal goose I'm sound. I witch all women, and some men, GLADSTONE I've drawn, and written "Gwen."
I shall pay you another visit before long, to learn about bee-keeping. I see your hives are just like ours, and we know nothing about such things! 'And I'll be very glad to tell you, said Patty eagerly, 'for I've tended bees since I were a child, and know all their tricks, and as to their swarmings. ''Tis the Lord's Day, put in Deb grimly, and Gwen and Elfie promptly took their leave.
I'm to show his letter to my father, don't you know? you've seen him and you know what he does will be all right." "What he does will be all right." Old Maisie repeated it mechanically, and lay quiet, holding a hand on either side, as before; then after a short time rallied, and turned to Gwen, saying "My Lady my dear I want you to promise me one thing.... I want you to promise me...."
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