I will
do whatever you advise." She was not weeping, but her face was white and
resolute and her eyes shone with the hope that had entered her heart.
"As I traveled to London, Lucy, I thought of many ways and means, but
none of them stood the test of their probable ultimate results; and as I
entered my hotel I let them slip from me as useless. Then I saw a
gentleman writing his name in the registry book, and I knew it was
Matthew Ramsby. As soon as I saw him the plan for Harry's safety came
to me in a flash of light and conviction. So I went and spoke to him and
we had dinner together. And I asked him if he was ever coming to Yoden
to live, and he said, 'No, it is too far from my hunt and from the races
I like best.' Then I offered to rent the place, and he was delighted. I
made very favorable terms, and Harry must go there with you and your
dear children. Are you willing?"
"O John! It would be like a home in Paradise. And Harry would be safe if
he was under your influence."
"You know, Lucy, what Jane's mother has done with Harlow House.
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