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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.18?? Excerpt:... certainly has the air and manner of a gentlewoman." Mrs. Saville, however, was far too much preoccupied by her bitter reflections and vengeful projects to bestow many thoughts upon the new member of her household. But Miss Desmond received the expected summons in due course, and journeyed punctually by the appointed traiu towards her new home. Inglefield, Mrs. Saville's place, was scarcely an hour from Waterloo Bridge. It had, nevertheless, an air of seclusion »iot to be found at double the distance in other directions, the South-Western Line, for some occult reason, never having found favor in the eyes of the smaller fry of city men. The picturesque country round Egham is comparatively free from the eruption of villa residences winch crowd other localities. Mrs. Saville, who felt the quiet of her country home rather oppressive, began to wish for some one to break the painful monotony of her thoughts,--some one whose face and voice were quite unconnected with the past,--" the past." to her, meaning the ever-present image of her offending son. She had a certain sense of relief in the prospect of companionship, for in truth she was, and always had been, a very lonely woman. When, therefore, shortly before dinner, Miss Desmond arrived, she was received with comparative cordiality. "I toid them to send down the omnibus, as it would be more convenient for your luggage," said Mrs. Seville, after they bad exchanged greeting. "My luggage consisted of one dress-basket," said Miss Desmond, smiling. "Considering that my stay may be but short, I did not bike to bring more." "That was prudent. Nov? I am going to dine early,--that is, at six,--in older to take a drive afterwards: the evenings are the best part of the day." That first evening was trying. Mrs. Saville...