You will be surprised to learn that
Algernon is well acquainted with Sir Wilfred who is an old-fashioned
English gentleman and the soul of honour. He has met the Captain and
thought him a fine young fellow. Hornaby Hook is on the Sussex coast
about ten miles from us. Come and see us and bring Florence with you.
Perhaps there is an explanation of the affair which the Captain can
give. He should not be condemned without a hearing. Give my love to
Alice and tell her I'm coming to see that baby very soon. With love,
ever yours, LINDA."
Aunt Ella was now in her element. There was a mystery to be explained
and she held the key. She told Florence where Hornaby Hook was, and
that the Hornaby family was a fine one, and that Sir Wilfred was held
in the highest respect by everybody, but did not mention Linda's
suggestion of a visit, and a possible explanation. She knew Florence
would not accompany her if there was any possibility of her meeting
the Captain. It would appear as though she was running after him, and
no American girl, especially a Sawyer, would do that.
Sir Stuart was greatly interested in young Quincy, and Mrs. Villiers,
the housekeeper, thought him the handsomest and best baby she had
ever seen. Thus the way was paved for the first step in Aunt Ella's
plot.
"Alice, do you think you would be very lonesome if I went away for a
week?"
"Why no, Aunt Ella.
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