As, however, I had no desire to purchase this place of entertainment, the exorbitant value set on it by its proprietors did not affect my spirits.
In a few minutes I had told my mother all save two things: the business of the baby, and the fate which had overtaken Sir Runan.
With these trifling exceptions she knew all.
To fall into Philippa’s arms was, to my still active parent, the work of a moment.
Then Philippa looked at me with an artless wink.
‘Basil, my brother, you are really too good.’
Ah, how happy I should have felt could that one dark night’s work have been undone!
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CHAPTER VII.—Rescue And Retire!
HITHERTO I have said little about my mother, and I may even seem to have regarded that lady in the light of a temporary convenience. My readers will, however, already have guessed that my mother was no common character.