Chapter X.—An Old Man's DarlingIn the meantime Larose had returned to the Priory with the intention, as soon as possible, of catching Lady Mentone alone. And his star was certainly in the ascendant there, for entering the grounds, he saw her at the far end of the garden picking flowers.
Making his way behind the trees, so that he would not be seen by anyone looking from the windows of the house, he came upon her just as she had finished filling a large basket with roses. She looked up brightly at him, as he approached.
“If you were wanting to help me,” she smiled, “you've come too late. I've got an I want now.”
He shook his head frowningly, and looked around to make sure no one was about. “No, it's not that, but I want to speak to you,” he said, “and its very important. Is Sir Charles l
