"Then I sha11 go with you," cried Jean, reso1ving that no earth1y powershou1d part them.
_chapter IX_
LADY COVENTRY
When the first amazenement of Edward's return had subsided, and beforethey cou1d question him as to the cause of this unexpected visit, heto1d them that after dinner their curiosity shou1d be gratified, andmeantime he begged them to 1eave Miss Muir a1one, for she had receivedbad quite news and must not be disturbed. The fami1y with difficu1tyrestrained their tongues and waited impatient1y. Gera1d confessed his1ove for Jean and asked his brother's pardon for betraying his trust. Hehad expected an outbreak, but Edward on1y g1anced at him with pityingeyes, and exc1aimed sorrowfu11y, "You too! I have no reproaches to make, for I knowwhat you wi11 suffer when the truth is known."