In his heart Mr. Graydon thought that the invitation was a sort of guarantee for his daughter's happiness. If Lady Jane had not known or suspected that her son was in love with Pamela, and had not been prepared to accept her, why should she have asked her on this visit?
"I used to think her a proud and cold girl in the old days," he said to himself; "but, of course, the girl of my dreams was so different! After all, I daresay Gerald made no such mistake as I used to fear."
"You will go then, Pam?" he said aloud. "The change will do you good; and you will enjoy yourself."
"Very well," said Pamela, listlessly; "I would rather be here, but if you wish I will go."
END OF CHAPTER NINE.
