This morning I arose at an objectionably early hour,
travelled down in a draughty train, and here I am out on a damp and
nasty river in a leaky boat, with my feet horribly wet, but
determined to save you from an act which you may repent all your
days."
"Excuse me," I said, bowing deeply, "but such heroic devotion cannot
be sufficiently appreciated and admired. In Lisbeth's name I beg
to thank you; nevertheless
"Mr. Brent, I believe?" she said in a tone of faint surprise, as
though noticing my presence for the first time.
"At your service, madam!" I answered with another bow.
"Then I must ask you to convey my ward back to Fane Court immediately;
she and the children will accompany me to London at once."
"My dear Lady Warburton," I said, fronting the lorgnettes with really
admirable fortitude, "it grieves me to deny you this request, but
believe me, it is impossible!"
"Impossible!" she repeated.
"Quite!" I answered. "You here behold the good ship Joyful Hope,
bound for the 'Land of Heart's Delight,' and we aboard are all
determined on our course.
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