CHAPTER XXV MIGUEL’S RETURN

Nicolette’s visit had prolonged itself from “a few days” into practically three weeks when, without any warning, a disturbed and impetuous Miguel suddenly presented himself on the scene. The day this occurred Shirley happened to be in the village, executing various small commissions for Lady Beth, and as she emerged from the local grocer’s shop the station omnibus, drawn by a lethargic-looking horse, crawled slowly past her. The next moment she became aware of someone shouting imperiously to the driver to stop, and…