'I was so foolish as to be provoked at first,' answered Guy; 'but I
hope I have thought better of it, and am going to act upon it.'

Charlotte opened her eyes wider than ever, but in the midst of her
amazement Mrs. Edmonstone called to Guy to quit his leafy screen and
come to tea.

Philip was to return to Broadstone the next day, and as Mrs. Edmonstone
had some errands there that would occupy her longer than Charles liked
to wait in the carriage, it was settled that Philip should drive her
there in the pony phaeton, and Guy accompany them and drive back, thus
having an opportunity of seeing Philip's print of the 'Madonna di San
Sisto,' returning some calls, and being introduced to Mr. Lascelles,
whilst she was shopping. They appointed an hour and place of meeting,
and kept to it, after which Mrs. Edmonstone took Guy with her to call
on Mrs. Deane, the wife of the colonel.

It was currently believed among the young Edmonstones that Mamma and
Mrs. Deane never met without talking over Mr. Morville's good
qualities, and the present visit proved no exception. Mrs. Deane, a
kind, open-hearted, elderly lady was very fond of Mr. Morville, and
proud of him as a credit to the regiment; and she told several traits
of his excellent judgment, kindness of heart, and power of leading to
the right course. Mrs. Edmonstone listened, and replied with delight;
and no less pleasure and admiration were seen reflected in her young
friend's radiant face.

Mrs. Edmonstone's first question, as they set out on their homeward
drive, was, whether they had seen Mr. Lascelles?