I do assure you I am tempted beyond measure to make
Feltram and the Hall Hotel my head-quarters for at least a week. I only
regret the foliage; but your trees show wonderfully, even in winter, so
many of them have got that ivy about them. They say it spoils trees, but it
certainly beautifies them. I have just ten days' leave unexpired; I wish
I could induce you to advise me how to apply them. What shall I do, Miss
Ruthyn?'
'I am the worst person in the world to make plans, even for myself, I find
it so troublesome. What do you say? Suppose you try Wales or Scotland, and
climb up some of those fine mountains that look so well in winter?'
'I should much prefer Feltram. I so wish you would recommend _it_. What is
this pretty plant?'
'We call that Maud's myrtle. She planted it, and it's very pretty when it's
full in blow,' said Milly.
Our visit to Elverston had been of immense use to us both.
'Oh! planted by _you?_' he said, very softly, with a momentary
corresponding glance. 'May I--ever so little--just a leaf?'
And without waiting for permission, he held a sprig of it next his
waistcoat.
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