"Not forgetting poor me," said Janet.
"Not forgetting you, dear, whom I love as a daughter."
"And who loves you very sincerely in return."
A few minutes later they drew up at Deepley Walls.
CHAPTER XVII.
DEEPLY 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 Chillington that Major Strickland and Miss Hope have just arrived from town, and inquire whether her ladyship has any commands."
The servant returned presently. "Her ladyship will see Major Strickland. Miss Hope is to go to the housekeeper's room."