You never realise how heavy the bill is going to be when you're running it
up." She fell silent a moment, then went on: "The pity of it is that I
suppose Eliot Coventry will never marry now, and so Heronsmere will
ultimately go to a very distant branch of the family. He tried to get
himself killed out of the way during the war, I heard. I knew a man in the
same regiment, and he told me Eliot didn't seem to know what the word fear
meant--'Mad Coventry,' they called him. He took the most amazing risks, and
came through without a scratch."
"While poor Robin got badly wounded and gassed into the bargain," said Ann.
"That's why I'm so glad he's got this post. The doctors told him that an
out-door job was his one chance of getting really strong again."
"Yes, I'm very glad--for you," answered Lady Susan ruefully. "But I shall
miss you badly, child. However, if Robin wants you he must have you, and as
he wants you to go as soon as possible I should think the best plan is for
you to travel back to England with Philip and Tony next week."
It was typical of Lady Susan that she wasted no time in repining, but
promptly proceeded to sketch out a definite plan of action.
"But what about you?" asked Ann with some concern.
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