But into that dark
river he must now plunge almost at once. On the next day, he
managed so that there should be no walk with Mabel. In the evening
he could see that the Duke was uneasy;--but not a word was said to
him. On the following morning Lady Mabel took her departure. When
she went from the door, both the Duke and Silverbridge were there
to bid her farewell. She smiled and was as gracious as though
everything had gone according to her heart's delight. 'Dear Duke,
I am so obliged to you for your kindness,' she said, as she put up
her cheek for him to kiss. Then she gave her hand to Silverbridge.
'Of course you will come and see me in town.' And she smiled upon
them all;--having courage enough to keep down all her sufferings.
'Come in here a moment, Silverbridge,' said the father as they
returned into the house together. 'How is it now between you and
her?'
CHAPTER 61
'Bone of my Bone'
'How is it between you and her?' That was the question which the
Duke put to his son as soon as he had closed the door of the
study.
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