I saw her lips grow white and tremble, and I became
alarmed. It was not until we reached Castledene that she gave in and
told me she could go no further. Still you say there is no danger, and
that you do not think she will die?"
"Danger? No, I see none. Life and death lie in the hands of One above
us; but, humanely speaking, I see no danger."
"Of course we cannot get on now," observed Lord Charlewood "at least
Lady Charlewood cannot. How long do you think my suspense will last?"
"Not much longer," was the calm reply. "By noon to-morrow all will be
safe and well, I hope."
"I must wait until then," said Lord Charlewood. "I could not leave my
wife while even the faintest shadow of danger lies over her. If all be
well, I can start the day after to-morrow; and, please Heaven, I shall
be in time to see my father. You think I shall have good news for him?"
"I have every hope that you will be able to tell him that the heir of
the Mountdeans is thriving and well."
Lord Charlewood smiled.
"Such news as that will more than reconcile him to our marriage," he
said. After a pause he continued: "It is a most unfortunate matter; yet
I am just as well pleased that my son and heir should be born in
England.
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