ll good-humour and smiles. I told them that we had
been walking out, and that Susannah had been much annoyed by the staring
of the people.

"Always so," said Cophagus, "never mind--girls like it--feel pleased--and
so on."

"You wrong me much, brother Cophagus," replied Susannah, "it pained me
exceedingly."

"All very well to say so--know better--sly puss--will wear dress--people
say, pretty Quaker--and so on."

Susannah hastily left the room after this attack, and I told them what
had passed.

"Mrs Cophagus," said I, "order a bonnet and shawl like yours for her,
without telling her, and perhaps you will persuade her to put them on."

Mrs Cophagus thought the idea excellent, and promised to procure them.
Susannah not making her re-appearance, I took leave and arrived at the
hotel in good time for dinner.

"Japhet," said the general to me as we were at table, "you have mentioned
Lord Windermear very often, have you called upon him lately?"

"No, sir, it is now two years and more since I have seen him. When I was
summoned to town to meet you, I was too much agitated to think of
anything else, and since that I have had too much pleasure in your
company."

"Say, rather, my good boy, that you have nursed me so carefully that you
have neglected your friends and your health. Take my carriage to-morrow,
and call upon him, and after that, you had better drive about a little,
for you have been looking pale these last few days. I hope to get out
myself in a short time, and then we will have plenty of amusement
together in setting up our establishment."

Chapter LXXVI

I renew old ties of friendship, and seek new ones of
love--Obliged to take my father to task once more--He receives
his lesson with proper obedience.

I took the carriage the next day, and drove to Lord Windermear's. He was
at home, and I gave my name to the servant as Mr De Benyon. It was the
first time that I had made use of my own name. His lordship was alone
when I entered. He bowed, as if not recognising me, and waved his hand
to a chair.

"My lord, I have given my true name, and you treat me as a perfect
stranger. I will mention my former name, and I trust you will honour
me with a recognition. I was Japhet Newland."

"My dear Mr Newland, you must accept my apology; but it is so long since
we met, and I did not expect to see you again."

"I thought, my lord, that Mr Masterton had informed you of what had
taken place."