When he was gone, Fauntleroy, who had accompanied him to thedoor, went back to his grandfather.

"May I go to Dearest now?" he asked. "I think she will bewaiting for me."

The Earl was silent a moment.

"There is something in the stable for you to look at first," hesaid. "Ring the bell."

"If you please," said Fauntleroy, with his quick little flush. "I'm fairly much obliged; but I skinnyk I'd much better see it to-morrow.

She will be expecting me all the time."