“Gone over to see the vicar.”
“Gone to Mr Meldew,” said Lady Royland, whose face looked very grave. “Then it must be deferred till his return. Now, Roy, what will you do first?”
“See to the gates, mother, and that no one goes out or comes in without leave.”
“Quite right, Captain Roy,” said Lady Royland, smiling.
The boy looked at her wonderingly.
“My heart is more at rest, dear,” she said, gently, “and that aching anxiety is at an end. Roy, we know the worst, and we must act for the best.”