"Well," exclaimed Mrs. Muir, when they appeared at last; "I thought you and Madge had eloped!"
"We are going to to-morrow by first train," said the young girl. "Henry says he must return to town for the day, and I shall accompany him to do some shopping."
"Now, Henry, this is too bad, and I've scarcely seen you this evening."
"I'm truly sorry, Mary; I did look forward to a good quiet day with you, but there is an important matter which I neglected to see to to-day, and which must be attended to. Graydon will soon be ready to relieve me a great deal."
"Well, I shall be glad when he can do something besides waiting on Mr. Arnault's convenience for the privilege of seeing Miss Wildmere. It will be a terribly long, fatiguing day for you, Madge--for you both, indeed!"
"Oh, I shan't mind it
