For he was sure that she loved him and
he believed that Love would yet redeem the past.
During his absence she had written him the most affectionate and
charming letters and when the train reached Hatton-in-Elmete, she was
waiting to receive him. He had a very pardonable pride in her appearance
and the attention she attracted pleased him. In his heart he was far
prouder of being Jane's husband than of being master of Hatton. She had
driven down to the train in her victoria, and he took his seat proudly
at her side and let his heart fully enjoy the happy ride home in the
sunshine of her love.
A delightful lunch followed and John was glad that the presence of
servants prevented the discussion of any subject having power to disturb
this heavenly interlude. He talked of the approaching war, but as yet
there was no tone of fear in his speculations about its effects. He told
her of his visits to her uncle, and of the evenings they had spent
together at Lord Harlow's club; or he spoke in a casual way of Harry's
coming to Yoden and of little external matters connected with the
change.
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