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"Because he was so friendly?" asked Nell innocently

The old lady drew herself up

"No, Miss Lorton The Anglefords were always friendly to their old

servants, because they know that we shouldn't take advantage of it and

forget our proper places No, but because he was so changed He used to

be so bright and--and boyish, as one rave can be--alray hairs at his te beyond you

in a sad sort of fashion His lordship's had some trouble, I know I

said so to hisHe hasn't been with

the earl for sohtn't know----There's theinto the ballrooallery; and I do hope you will enjoy yourself, Miss Lorton"

Nell followed the old lady into the sallery, where some chairs had

been placed for the servants, behind the musicians She saw Falconer in

front, his whole soul absorbed in his business; but he turned his eyes

as she entered, and smiled for a moment

"Can you see?" asked Mrs Hawksley "Go a little nearer to the front