Lady Engleton readily promised. She called at the Red House immediately after Professor Theobald’s departure. The interview was long.
“Then I have not spoken in vain, dear Hadria?” said Lady Engleton, in her most sympathetic tone. Hadria was very pale.
“On the contrary, you have spoken to convince.”
“I knew that you would do nothing to stand in the way of the child.”
Hadria was silent.
“I am very sorry about it. You were so devoted to the little girl, and it does seem terribly hard that she should be taken away from you.”
“It was my last chance,” Hadria muttered, half audibly.
“Then I suppose you will not attempt to resist?”
“No,” said Hadria.
“He thinks of leaving Martha with you for another month.”