CHAPTER FIVEWhatever the Marquis planned he carried out efficiently, or at least got Hunsbury to carry out for him.
The Earl found himself awakened at an early hour by Hunsbury wanting his “instructions for the telegram.”
The Earl, who had not known that he was going to send a telegram, stared.
“The local Post Office will telegraph the Tilbury Post Office, who will take it to your Captain, so that he will know you are arriving.”
“Oh my goodness!” the Earl exclaimed. “The wonders of modern science. Whatever will they think of next.”
He and Lavina joined the Earl for a very early breakfast. Through the window they could see the trunks being loaded and the carriage brought round.
“I think we might depart now,” said the Marquis, finishing his coffee.
“But what about Sir Richard,” the Ea
