"I call it most ominous," said Mr. Kilshaw, and he rose and went out gloomily.
"I haven't had my invitation to meet them at Government House yet," said the Chief Justice.
He referred to the banquet which the Governor was accustomed to give to a new Ministry, when the leading officials of the colony were always included in the party.
Sir Robert looked round for possible eavesdroppers.
"There's a hitch," he said in a low voice. "Lady Eynesford makes difficulties about having Medland."
"Oh, that's nonsense!"
"Utter nonsense; but it seems she does. However, I suppose you'll get your card in a day or two."
"And renew my acquaintance with Mr. Norburn under happier circumstances."
"Norburn will feel as one used to when one breakfasted with the school-master—as a peacemaking after another sort of interview."
Sir Robert Perry proved right in supposing that Lady Eynesford's resistance could not last for ever. It was long enough and fierce enough to