He vaulted the gate this time, and was immediately by her side.
"By train," he said coolly. "As soon as I'd got Georgiana safe I bolted."
Dolly paled slightly. Had he come to make an announcement?
"Will you come in to mother?" she said faintly; but Freddy barred the way.
"No," he said. "I won't."
She was almost frightened. He was so white and eager, and so emphatic.
"Dolly," he said, "I've got my chance at last. Georgiana thinks I'm not half good enough for you, and I'm sure it's true, but I don't care, she'd no right to fight as she did for her lofty plans. It's your business. And Dolly—Dolly—I love you so!"
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"I like the house," said Georgiana.
She spoke in a slightly patronising tone, and poor Mrs. Cockburn sighed.