CHAPTER XX.
WAYS AND MEANS.
When William reached Deoffam Hall, he found Henry Ashley alone, lying in the drawing-room, the sofa near the open window.
"That's good!" cried he. "Good of the master for sending you, and of you for coming."
"You don't look well to-day," observed William. "Your brow has the old lines of pain in it."
"Thanks to my hip, which is giving me threatening twinges. What's this report about Dare? Is it confirmed?"
"Not absolutely. It was Winthorne told me. Captain Chambers came into the manufactory, and spoke of it this afternoon."
"I dare say it's true," said Henry. "I wonder if Anna Lynn will put on weeds for him?" he sarcastically added.
"Quakers don't wear weeds."