Chapter 17 Mr Slow’s Chambers
She came down late to breakfast on the following morning, not being present at prayers, and when she came down she wore a bonnet.
“I got myself ready, John, for fear I should keep you waiting.”
Her aunt spoke to her somewhat more graciously than on the preceding evening, and accepted her apology for being late.
Just as she was about to start Lady Ball took her apart and spoke one word to her.
“No one can tell you better what you ought to do than your cousin John; but pray remember that he is far too generous to say a word for himself.”
Margaret made no answer, and then she and her cousin started on foot across the grounds to the station. The distance was nearly a mile, and during the walk no word was said between them about the money. They got into the t
