“There will be no harm in your seeing his lordship,” he said. “On the contrary, it might have considerable weight with him, and turn him from his obstinate resolution. He requested me to say that he would be overjoyed to see you and your little boy at Broxbridge Hall.”
“Did he?”
“Yes. He said I was not to leave until you had consented to accompany me.”
“I will see him, then. I accept his invitation, but I cannot leave without first of all consulting my husband.”
“Who, in all probability, will not give his consent.”
“He will not refuse if I tell him I have promised my word.”
Mr. Chicknell inquired of his companion when she would have her husband’s answer.
“I will speak to him on the subject when he comes home this evening.”
“And if he consents you will accompany me to Broxbridge to-morrow.”
Aveline replied in the affirmative.