'It is too bad of him!' said Robina, hotly.
'And are you armed with a long whip to send him back to his Countess and his book?'
'Please, Felix, be in earnest! It is a serious matter.'
'Because it concerns such exalted personages.'
'No,' said Robina, the tears burning in her eyes, 'because Grace is my friend, and Kate Caergwent a dear bright girl, who must not have her life spoilt—nor he either. Felix, you never were unfeeling before!'
'Have you let them know where to find their truant?'
'I had begun a letter this morning, but had no time to finish.'
'But you can give your evidence on the K T case by to-morrow's post.'
'Yes, if you can get my letter to Ewmouth before nine o'clock.'
'I will take care of that; and then you will have done all that ought to be expected of you.'