But as soon as they were alone Jane showed her disapproval of this
movement. "Whatever is bringing your brother back to the North?" she
asked. "I thought he objected both to the people and the climate."
"I advised him to take Ramsby's offer for Yoden. The children needed
the country and Harry was not as I like to see him. I think they will be
very happy at Yoden. Harry always liked living on the land. He was made
to live on it."
"I thought he was made to fiddle and sing," said Jane with a little
scornful laugh.
"He does both to perfection, but a man's likes and dislikes change, as
the years go by."
"Yes, plenty of women find that out."
Her tone and manner was doubtful and unpleasant, the atmosphere of the
room was chilled, and John said in a tentative manner, "I will now ride
to Hatton Hall. Mother is expecting me, I know. Come with me, Jane, and
I will order the victoria. It is a lovely afternoon for a drive."
"I would rather you went alone, John."
"Why, my dear?"
"It will spare me telling you some things I do not care to speak about.
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