“The place quite suits Lady Emily, I am sure, Margaret.”
“But Lady Emily is not so well as when she came.”
“No, but that is not the fault of the place,” said Lady Emily. “I am sure it is all that horrid man’s doing.”
“How else will you get rid of him, then? What if he wants to get rid of you?”
“What harm can I be doing him—a poor girl like me?”
“I don’t know. But I fear there is something not right going on.”
“We will tell Mr. Arnold at once,” said Mrs. Elton.
“But what could you tell him, ma’am? Mr. Arnold is hardly one to listen to your maid’s suspicions. Dear Lady Emily, you must get well and go.”
“I will try,” said Lady Emily, submissive as a child.
“I think you will be able to get up for a little while tomorrow.”