CHAPTER XV.
THE CONSUL'S OFFICE.
Before Dolly had reached home she was joined by Mr. St. Leger. He was still in the park.
"Have you been for a walk?" said he in astonished fashion.
"I suppose that would be a natural conclusion," said Dolly. She spoke easily; it rejoiced her to find how easily she could now meet Mr. St. Leger. Yet the game was not all played out, either.
"Why didn't you let me know, that I might go with you?" he went on.
"That was not in my purpose," rejoined Dolly lightly.
"That is very unkind, Dolly."
"Truth is never unkind."
"Yes, indeed, it may be; it is now."