Chapter XXV Account Rendered

* * * * * Mildred found her younger daughter consuming biscuits and lemonade in the drawing-room, thrilled to the soul by her romantic evening and fairly bubbling with confidences. The marvellous voyage was described in detail. “And what did you and Captain Conway talk about, dear?” she asked. “Oh, quite a lot of things. He’s had an awfully interesting life, but rather a sad one, I’m afraid. By the way, he gave me a message for you, Mother.” “What is it, dear?” “He’s very sorry, but he c…