“Where?”
“Hid in the nursery.”
“My lady had everything moved, and the room fresh-papered after you left. I remember that distinctly.”
“Did she say nothing about finding anything?”
“Nothing.—Of course she wouldn't!”
“I left a box of my own, with—”
“You'll never see it again.”
“The things the child always wore when he went out, were under the wardrobe.”
“Oblige me by saying nothing about them. I am perfectly satisfied, and believe every word you say. I believe Richard there the child of your sister Robina and myself; and it shall not be my fault if he don't have his rights! At the same time I promise nothing, and will manage things as I see best.”
“At your pleasure, sir!” answered Mrs. Tuke.