"True, girl, not quite lonely. I have George, whom I love as though he were a son of my own. And there is Aunt Felicity, as the children used to call her, who is certainly very fond of me, as I also am of her."
"Not forgetting poor me," said Janet.
"Not forgetting you, dear, whom I love like a daughter."
"And who loves you very sincerely in return."
A few minutes later they drew up at Dupley Walls.
[CHAPTER XVII.]
DUPLEY WALLS AFTER SEVEN YEARS.
Major Strickland rang the bell, and the door was opened by a servant who was strange to Janet.
"Be good enough to inform Lady Pollexfen that Major Strickland and Miss Holme have just arrived from town, and inquire whether her ladyship has any commands."
The servant returned presently. "Her ladyship will see Major Strickland. Miss Holme is to go to the housekeeper's room."