“But, dear, think! He is your father. He was a civil servant of some
standing, and after a previous conversation upon aesthetics of a sententious,
nebulous, and sympathetic character, he had sent her a small volume, which he
described as the fruits of his leisure and which was as a matter of fact rather
carefully finished verse. The stench is everywhere. ‘You are not the only one to seek them out,’ he said. A new thought checked her steps and she froze. Ennison, if at all,” Anna declared
calmly. "Oh! if this is the case, do not stay an
instant. Supper was quickly served; the oldest
bottle of wine was brought from the cellar; the strongest barrel of ale was
tapped; but not one of the party could eat or drink—their hearts were too full. ’
‘I don’t know,’ confessed Gerald. The intruder was handsomely, even richly, attired in a scarlet riding-suit,
embroidered with gold; a broad belt, to which a hanger was attached, crossed his
shoulders; his boots rose above his knee, and he carried a laced hat in his hand. Chapter XVII
THE CHANGE IN “ALCIDE”
“By-the-bye,” his neighbour asked him languidly, “who is our hostess?”
“Usually known, I believe, as Lady Ferringhall,” Ennison answered, “unless I
have mixed up my engagement list and come to the wrong house.
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