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That this young man--adored by all the girls for his good
looks and delightful manners; pursued for his extreme eligibility by
mothers and chaperons; famous already in the world of art;
flattered, courted, sought after in society--should calmly admit
that the only woman really left IN his life was his old nurse, and
that her opinion and expectations held him back from a worldly, or
unwise marriage, touched Jane deeply, even while in her heart she
smiled at what their set would say could they realise the situation.
It revealed Garth in a new light; and suddenly Jane understood him,
as she had not understood him before.
And yet the only reply she could bring herself to frame was: "I wish
I knew old Margery."
Garth's brown eyes flashed with pleasure.
"Ah, I wish you did," he said. "And I should like you to see Castle
Gleneesh. You would enjoy the view from the terrace, sheer into the
gorge, and away across the purple hills. And I think you would like
the pine woods and the moor.


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