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During dinner both Ruth and Ethel were aware of soe's manner; his absent-mindedness was unusual, and once Ruth saw a faint s evident could have induced Unconsciously also he set a tone of constraint and hurry; the ed, and all rose from the table with a sense of relief; perhaps, indeed, with a feeling of expectation

They entered the parlor together, and theper push of his nose which brought the ready answer: "Certainly, Sultan Make yourself corouped thear and looked at Ethel in a way that instantly brought curiosity to the question: "You have a secret, father," she said "Is it about grandrandood deal to do with it, for it is about her family--the Mostyns"

"Oh!"

The tone of Ethel's "Oh!" was not encouraging, and Ruth's look of interest held in abeyance was just as chilling But soe Raas not discouraged by it; he knew that youth is capable of great and sudden changes, and that its ability to find reasonable motives for them is unlirande was Rachel Mostyn?"

"I have seen it a thousand times at the botto in herroom--Rachel Mostyn, Novee Rawdon, and they ca Green and lived very happily there I was born in 1850, the youngest of their children You know that I sign my name Edward M Rawdon; it is really Edward Mostyn Rawdon"

He paused, and Ruth said, "I suppose Mrs Rawdon has had soht, and I shall probably receive one to- to New York, and Squire Rawdon, of Rawdon Manor, writes to reco man to our hospitality"

"But you surely do not intend to invite hi to the Holland House But he is our kinsman, and therefore weto count the kinship It is out of ," said Ethel "I hope at least he is nice and presentable"