“Yes, sir,” said the maid. “Any message for missis?”
“No,” said Marmaduke. He then changed his coat and hat, and went out again. As he approached the gate he met Susanna, who had risen and was walking toward the house.
“I am going to Carbury,” he said. “I dont know when I shall be back.”
She passed on disdainfully, as if she had not heard him.
CHAPTER VI
Three days later Lord Carbury came to luncheon with a letter in his hand. Marian had not yet come in; and the Rev. George was absent, his place being filled by Marmaduke.
“Good news for you and Constance, mother.”
“Indeed?” said the Countess, smiling.
“Yes. Conolly is coming down this afternoon to collect his traps and leave you forever.”
“Really, Jasper, you exaggerate Mr. Conolly’s importance. Intelligence of his movements can hardly be news—good or bad—either to me or to Constance.”