"And her lover one of the game watchers, I dare say."
"No, I think not, at least I heard no whisper of it."
"Perhaps not; but girls don't fret to death for their fathers; they must die in the course of nature, but a lover is not easily replaced."
"I never heard you speak so unkindly," replied Amy.
"No, you must not mind it; I am not myself to-night. I feel out of spirits, and could have a good cry, like that foolish old Miss Tremlow did just now; I marshalled her off to bed, for if anything was to happen she would send us all crazy."
"I see Mr. Hall has not gone with the rest."
"No. And much as Anne talks about men being brave and fearless in danger, I am certain she is glad of it."
"Perhaps she has not found out that she cares for him?"
"Many women, when it is too late, find out they care for a man. Look at Frances, for instance."
"What of her?" asked Amy nervously.