And the evening was spent socially in Mrs. Wheatfield's drawing-room.
Chapter XX.
A SURPRISE.
In the course of that evening they were surprised by a visit. It was from Mr. Craven Kyte, who came to call on Miss Cavendish.
He was invited into the drawing-room and introduced to the whole party.
Mr. Kyte was in the deepest state of despondency.
He told Miss Emma that a few days previous he had received a letter from Mrs. Grey, saying that she was about to leave Charlottesville for a little while, in order to give up her rooms to Miss Cavendish and her party, and that she did not know exactly where she should go, but that she would write and tell him as soon as she should get settled.
"And since that, Miss Emma, I have not heard one word from her, nor do I know where she is, or how she is, or how to find out," concluded Mr. Kyte, in the most dejected tone.
"How long has it been, Mr. Kyte?" inquired Miss Cavendish.