'
Then there was a party made up before they separated for an
excursion to the Hintersee and the Obersee. On this occasion Lady
Mary seemed to enjoy herself, as she liked the companionship of
Mrs Finn. Against Lady Cantrip she never said a word. But Lady
Cantrip was always a duenna to her, whereas Mrs Finn was a friend.
While the Duke and Phineas were discussing politics together,
thoroughly enjoying the weakness of Lord Drummond and the iniquity
of Sir Timothy, which they did with augmented vehemence from their
ponies' backs, the two women in lower voices talked over their own
affairs. 'I dare say you will be happy at Custins,' said Mrs Finn.
'No; I shall not. There will be people there whom I don't know,
and I don't want to know. Have you heard anything about him, Mrs
Finn?'
Mrs Finn turned round and looked at her,--for a moment almost
angrily. Then her heart relented, 'Do you mean--Mr Tregear?'
'Yes, Mr Tregear.'
'I think I heard that he was shooting with Lord Silverbridge.'
'I am glad of that,' said Mary.
'It will be pleasant for both of them.
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