'Edith told me about her having mentioned to Bruce about our meeting the nurse and baby. She was very sorry, but I thought it didn't matter a bit. Why do you think Bruce tried to make mischief in this horrid way?'
'Only because he's a fool. Like so many of us, he's in love with you,' said Anne.
Hyacinth laughed, thinking Anne was in fun.
CHAPTER XV
Raggett in Love
'If you please, ma'am a gentleman called and left some flowers.'
'Who was it?' said Edith.
'He wouldn't give his name. There's a note for you.'
Edith went into the drawing-room, where she found a large bundle of lilies, violets, and daffodils, and the following letter, written in a cramped, untidy handwriting:—