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They seated themselves in the grand apartment, and gazed with interest at the brilliant scene before them. "Where can Sir William be?" said Lady Blankville. "I do not know, mother," replied Feodora, languidly, as though she did not care where he was. "I haven't seen him these two hours." "Nor I," added Feodora, in a tone which indicated that she did not wish to see him for two hours more.
It has been too quiet in this great castle with no one to talk with but the servants. Do send for them immediately, please." A few moments later they appeared and were introduced to Feodora. They were shortly upon very good terms, for each of them was exceedingly well bred and possessed of purest womanly instincts.
Lord Blankville's party had been informed of the lecture, and desired to attend. Shuffles had hardly seated himself when they entered the room. Lady Feodora had hastily made her toilet; but she looked like a queen, and the captain could hardly believe she was the same person. Those who had attended the emperor's ball in Paris recognized her, and paid their respects.
The beautiful Feodora improved from day to day, so that she daily drove with her devoted and constant companions, Mrs. Jones and Mattie. She began to eat heartily, gained flesh rapidly, and her cough had nearly left her. Roses of health assumed the place of hectic flush, and she was the talk and wonder of everyone who knew of her former hopeless condition. Many were the consultations held by Dr.
Gorman without hesitation fixed Monday, which is the earliest day in any week except Sunday, and he did not suppose that the offices of the Ministry of Balkan Affairs would be open on Sunday. It is not true, though it is frequently said, that Sir Bartholomew retained the services of the chef of the Feodora Hotel when he took over the building for the use of his Ministry.
I tell you, one and all, that I count these things as but dross when compared with the life of my Feodora. She shall not die if any high-handed outrage that I can commit will prevent it. You have heard me." The voyagers looked at one another in dismay. Here was a predicament that no one could have foreseen. "How long is this delay likely to last?" asked Will.
Sir William's father was dead, and though only eighteen, he was a baronet. They were travelling with their friends. Lady Feodora declared that she adored sailors, and Sir William was afraid she spoke only the truth.
It had been put to vote whether the company would remain in Aix over Sunday, or make a night trip to Paris, and the latter had been almost unanimously adopted. Captain Shuffles voted against it, because the earl's party were to remain till Monday; but he gracefully yielded, and the tourists left at eight o'clock. Lady Feodora was very sad, and so was Shuffles Sir William was very glad.
Louis, who, years ago, had waited on her Cousin Charlotte, petted her to her heart's content; and her uncle himself was wonderfully kind to her, talking to her seriously and gently, almost as if she were a grown-up person. She and Feodora invariably wept when the too-short visit was over, and they were obliged to return to the dutiful monotony, and the affectionate supervision of Kensington.
"Really, I do not understand you," replied the captain, amazed at the sudden turn in the style of his companion. "Is it possible that you do not comprehend my relations with Lady Feodora?" demanded the baronet. "Let me explain, then, that we have been affianced from our childhood." "Indeed!" "You could not help seeing that our relations were of this kind."
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