She did so. The last song was to be 'Annie Laurie,' in which the children were perfect. Annabel took the offered seat without speaking, and listened.
Bessie Bunce was near Mrs. Ormonde. When the song was over she said:
'I'd like to hear Miss Trent sing that again; wouldn't you, mum?'
'Yes, I should, Bessie. Perhaps we shall have her here again some day.'
Mrs. Ormonde went down with Annabel to the drawing-room. She was in a happy mood to-night, and, as they descended together, she put her arm playfully about the girl's waist.
'I wonder where Mr. Grail has taken her?' she said. 'I can't get any news from Mr. Egremont. I wrote to Jersey, and behold the letter is returned to me, with 'Gone and left no address.' I wonder whether he's back in town!'
'I have some news of him,' Annabel said quietly.
'Have you?'
There was no reply till they were in the drawing-room; then Annabel held out her cousin's letter.
'Will you read that?'