Lady Ursula looked at me with an expression which seemed to say--

"Now you are having an honour conferred on you."

In reply to it, I rose to my feet, and I think some of the crossness in

my heart got into my face.

"Thank you," I said, "but I have only a moment to give you. My brother

is dangerously ill at home, and I must go back as soon as possible."

Lady Ursula slightly raised her delicate brows.

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