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And now I must order the brougham and speed you to Portland Place,
or you will be late--for dinner, a thing the duchess cannot overlook
'as you very well know,' even in a traveller returned from round the
world. And if you take my advice, you will tell your kind, sensible
old aunt the whole story, omitting of course all moonlight details,
and consult her about this plan. Her shrewd counsel will be
invaluable, and you may be glad of her assistance later on."
They rose and faced each other on the hearth-rug.
"Boy," said Jane with emotion, "you have been so good to me, and so
faithful. Whatever happens, I shall be grateful always."
"Hush," said the doctor. "No need for gratitude when long-standing
debts are paid.--To-morrow I shall not have a free moment, and I
foresee the next day as very full also. But we might dine together
at Euston at seven, and I will see you off. Your train leaves at
eight o'clock, getting you to Aberdeen soon after seven the next
morning, and out to Gleneesh in time for breakfast.


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