Sir Romilly was a very handsome man, dark, and of rather foreign appearance from his Italian mother. He regarded her admiringly, and with a masterful challenge in his bold and smiling eyes.
Annabel felt her heart beating as it had never quite beaten before.
After that first meeting Sir Romilly, of set purpose, made himself most friendly to the Major and was soon a frequent visitor to Welland Towers. When he looked at Annabel he was always smiling, as if he knew quite well what feelings were stirring in her, and that he had only to bide his time.
He had not a good reputation where women were concerned and there were whisperings of the many and easy conquests he had attained. But Annabel had got herself well in hand, and if she thrilled the more and more with every time she saw him, she w
