” Lucy
reflected. Her slender
throat was encircled by a black riband, with a small locket attached to it; and
upon the top of her head rested a diminutive lace cap. Wood, was
pronounced by that lady to be very much sprained; and she, forthwith, proceeded
to bathe it with a reddish-coloured lotion. Wood's ear, whispered, "secret agents from France—you understand—friends to
the cause—hem!"
"I see,—persons of rank!"
Mr. ’
Melusine’s heart twisted. ’
Chapter Six
Creeping along the dark narrow passage, with lantern held well ahead to keep
her step steady on the uneven stones—and to warn her of the advent of rats—
Melusine kept her long petticoats fastidiously clear of the dirt with an efficient
hand, a habit she had learned in the convent. Agents were
dispersed in all directions—offers the most tempting held out to induce the
wavering to join the Chevalier's standard. ”
“I sent a telegram, aunt,” said Ann Veronica. Anna was
singing as she used to sing. ” He spoke a little
nervously. ”
Ann Veronica sat over her fire with her father’s note in her hand.
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