Lady Angleford, who had been looking at her with interest, went up to
her.
"It wouldn't have been any use," she said. "He is abroad--somewhere."
She stifled a sigh as she spoke.
"Then there is no need for us to feel overwhelmed with guilt, Nell,"
said Lady Wolfer. "Come and warm yourself, my dear. Oh, that gout! No
wonder you won't join the 'Advance Movement!' You've quite enough to try
you. Nell, come and tell Lady Angleford how hard I work."
Nell came forward to join in the conversation; but all the time they
were talking she was wondering where she had heard Lord Selbie's name!