CHAPTER III

AMONGST THE PINE TREES This morning I heard noises about the house quite early, and heavy footsteps in the drive. I was awake--it was only a few minutes since I had been sitting at the window watching the day break over the sea, and I had the curiosity to look out. I think that something must have told me what it meant, for my heart sank even before I had any idea of what was going on. There were two sailors from Lord Lumley's yacht in the bay, carrying great hampers down from the house. I guessed it all in a m…