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You let us know when visiting day is there's sure to be a visiting day to a home; and we'll come and see you." Millicent's face grew a little brighter. The Honourable John Ruffin congratulated Pollyooly warmly on her success; then he said: "I trust you were not driven to use the weapon I suggested. Osterley's cantankerousness didn't go so far as that?"
"It was quite till this morning. Then, without a word of warning, at eleven o'clock, one of Osterley's lawyers turned up with a detective." "And got her?" "No. Fortunately she was out in the wood with her nurse. I gave Eglantine, my maid, twenty pounds and told her to get quietly to Marion while I kept the brutes in play, rush her down to the station, and catch the London train.
Gentleness is rather wasted on Osterley. Be civil, of course, and be sure to address him as 'Your Grace' all the time. But be firm. Give yourself a few airs. After all, you are undoubtedly as much a red Deeping as Lady Marion; and Osterley's great grandfather was a Manchester tradesman." "Yes, sir," said Pollyooly, and her eyes began to shine.
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