But that doubt she would never reveal. It would be so bad
for Arthur!
She rose to her feet.
"Where are they?"
"Lord and Lady Dunstable? Gone off to Dunkeld to find their solicitor
and bring him back to meet Miss Wigram. They'll be home by tea. I'm to
look after you."
"Are we going to an hotel?"
Meadows laughed immoderately.
"Come and look at your apartment, my dear. One of her ladyship's maids
has been told off to look after you. As I expect you have arrived with
little more than a comb-and-brush bag, there will be a good deal to do."
Doris caught him by the coat-fronts.
"You don't mean to say that I shall be expected to dine to-night! I have
_not_ brought an evening dress."
"What does that matter? I met Miss Field in the passage, as I was coming
in to you, and she said: 'I see Mrs. Meadows has not brought much
luggage. We can lend her anything she wants. I will send her a few of
Rachel's tea-gowns to choose from.'"
Doris's laugh was hysterical; then she sobered down.
"What time is it? Four o'clock.
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