"
"Women never eat," said Vaura, with an amused glance at the little
one.
"One didn't just now," said the small Baronet.
"How observant you are, Tilton; and now for Mrs. Haughton, did she
remain long in the supper-room, Baronet?"
"No, she excused herself just as you and Stuart made your exit; one
plea, finger hurt; some point of her jewellery entered."
"Which she made a point of and didn't return, eh?"
"No."
"Excuse me," she said quickly, and going to a window giving an open
view down into Rose Cottage, and throwing the heavy curtains behind
her; the windows of the cottage being all aglow with lights, the
interior of parlour and dining-room could be distinctly seen.
"Sir Lionel, come quick! look over there," she cried, giving him the
field-glass.
"Great heavens, what does it mean?" he exclaimed. "Move, Blanche,
Lion, one of you, and make room for me quick," cried Vaura,
breathlessly.
"No, darling; you had better stay where you are," he said excitedly,
forgetting at such a time their companions were ignorant of their
engagement.
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