“You will find out something to-day?”
“Probably, as I intend to call to see Mrs. Pelham.”
“Is Mrs. Pelham still in London?” asked Clara.
“Yes, the house is her own.”
“That’s a good thing for you.”
“Why do you say so?”
“Because I know it.”
“It is a good thing for me,” said Tarbot slowly, “a very good thing. I thought of that when I arranged other matters. Good-by, Clara; expect me when you see me.”
CHAPTER XIV.
BLACK MISCHIEF.
When her husband left the house Clara sent for the cook. She gave explicit orders, and the cook was respectful. The woman had lived before now in what she considered high families—families where thirty servants at least were kept. She endeavored to impress Clara, but Clara was not impressed in the very least. The new mistress told the woman exactly what she required, all her remarks were pertinent and to the point, and the cook could not help respecting her.