"In the Park."
"Alone, as usual, you hermit?"
"Well, I met the Medlands and Mr. Norburn, and talked to them for a little while."
"Alicia! But it's no use talking to you. Come and find Mary."
"No, Eleanor, I'm tired, and—and hot. I'll go to my room."
"Oh, you must come and see her first."
"I can't."
"She'll be hurt, Alicia. She'll think you don't care. Come, dear."
"Tell her—tell her I'm coming directly. Eleanor, you must let me go," and breaking away she fled into the house.
Eleanor went alone to seek Lady Eynesford. Somehow Alicia's words had quenched her high spirits for the moment.