“It is too near, but it was planted at the birth of my mother’s brother.”
“Who died?”
“Yes, at seven years old. It was her first grief.”
“Then it would vex her if you cut it.”
Raymond laughed. “It is hers, not mine.”
“I forgot.” There was a good deal in the tone; but she added, “What is that place opposite?”
“Sirenwood. It belongs to Sir Harry Vivian; but he does not live there.”
“Yes, he does,” said Cecil. “Your brothers say he has come back with his two daughters.”
“There is only one unmarried.”
“There is a widow come to keep house for him—Lady Tyrrell.”