Give it to Mr. Turlington."
Sophia produced the packet. Before she handed it to the visitor, she
looked at her sister. "Ought we to let Mr. Turlington go," she asked,
"as if nothing had happened?"
Amelia considered silently with herself. Dorothea, the third sister
(who had not spoken yet), came forward with a suggestion. She proposed,
before proceeding further, to inquire whether Lady Winwood was in the
house. The idea was instantly adopted. Sophia rang the bell. Amelia put
the questions when the servant appeared.
Lady Winwood had left the house for a drive immediately after luncheon.
Lord Winwood--inquired for next--had accompanied her ladyship. No
message had been left indicating the hour of their return.
The sisters looked at Turlington, uncertain what to say or do next. Miss
Amelia addressed him as soon as the servant had left the room.
"Is it possible for you to remain here until either my father or Lady
Winwood return?" she asked.
"It is quite impossible. Minutes are of importance to me to-day."
"Will you give us one of your minutes? We want to consider something
which we may have to say to you before you go.
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