FAITH AND UNFAITH
The next day found Morice Conyers at the Château de Kérnak—and the next.
He was learning Breton.
That, of course, was necessary, especially as Jéhan delayed his coming. When would the latter be here?
There were two at Kérnak who declared they longed for his arrival, and yet secretly prayed for his delay.
Mademoiselle Cécile found the role of instructress to her new cousin decidedly attractive, although the countless proprieties hedging in a high-born demoiselle of Brittany somewhat spoilt the amusement.
But there were compensations, begotten of that unlooked-for attack near old Nanette's cottage.
Madame de Quernais had become liable to nerves. Cécile could no longer be permitted to roam at will over the country.
St. Malo was too near, and tales were afloat of the work that the "widow" was busy with there. It was as though some terrible wolf prowled in the forests around.
However, Cécile could not remain indoors all the time: she would pine after the freedom of her life.