'I—I think I saw some one I know,' answered Winefred, colouring.
'None of the Finnboroughs! Do not say that. We will drive on—or turn the carriage. In which direction? I did not see the liveries. Perhaps on foot.'
'Yes.'
'The Viscount. No—positively. You must introduce me as an old and valued friend, you know.'
'It was not—I am not sure. I may be mistaken, but I think I caught a glimpse of my father.'
'Your father! Not possible. Not returned from the Colony?—I see—to be advanced. He knows that you are here. He will call and inquire.'
'I am not sure he knows that I am with you. It was arranged without him.'
'He must have arrived quite recently. Prodigious! My dear Mr. Frank, let us procure the last edition of the Bath Gazette—we shall find him among the fashionable arrivals.'
'The new number will not be issued till the day after to-morrow.'
'True—we must remain in suspense. Or shall we inquire at the principal hotels? This will be quite an accession to our circle, and a heightening of our pleasure. All the more reason, if her father be here, that Miss Holwood should appear to the best advantage. I wonder now, whether he designs to take her out with him—to be the belle of the assemblies of what's the place! How good of you, Mr. Frank, to assist us with your counsel. I suppose it will hardly do to ask you to our table to take pot-luck with us? Our circle is but one of ladies.'