“He said nothing to me about this when he was with me yesterday,” remarked Ravenscar, looking rather surprised.
“It was settled only this morning. I collect that he met Tom at White’s, or some such place, and Tom asked him then.”
“I had no idea Waring was in town. In fact, I thought he was fixed in Berkshire until next month.”
“I dare say he was obliged to come up to attend to some business. I do not see what concern it is of ours. The main thing is that Adrian has been persuaded-to go out of town for a few days. I regard it as a most encouraging sign!”
“I hope it may be found so,” Ravenscar said. “Arabella, we must not keep Aunt Selina!”
“No, indeed!” said Arabella promptly.
“You mean you do not wish to keep your horses standing,” said Lady Mablethorpe dryly. “Drive on, then, but pray take care of that child, Max!”
“As though I had never handled the ribbons before!” said Arabella, as they moved forward. “Max, was she talking about Adrian’s engagement to Miss Grantham?”
“I am not aware of any engagement.”
“Oh, don’t be stuffy, Max! Adrian told me of it himself! Is my aunt still set against it?”