'I can do that; but you would give me great pleasure if you would let me send you a length,' said George.
And Lady Grace gracefully accepted the offer, knowing that it gave the young man, as he said, great pleasure; and adding, 'But let me know where it can be got in London, for I am sure to be asked.'
When they took their leave, George and Sarah looked at each other, smiling. 'The miracle has happened, George!' the latter exclaimed.
'Thank goodness!' he said. 'Oh Sarah, if you only knew how that warehouse full of blankets has weighed upon me!'
'Then I wonder you're alive to tell the tale,' said a cheery voice behind him.
They both laughed. 'Oh Uncle Howroyd, isn't it lovely? Mr Cunningham has given George such a big order, and Lady Grace is going to wear the new shade. They've been to call.'
'I know. They called on me first,' said their uncle.
'Did you ask them to help us?' cried Sarah, her face falling.
'Nay, lass; I'm as proud as you, and I never said a word except that young George was battling bravely. Mr Cunningham told me he had come on purpose to see if he could get blankets, and, as a matter of fact, he asked me; but I hadn't any ready. So, you see, it was Providence helping those who help themselves,' he replied.
Meanwhile the Cunninghams were speeding south with the dress-length packed in the carrier at the back of the motor.