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What had I gained, by running away from London? Nothing at all. Already
I knew I had brought my hopeless passion with me.
And now I was alone.


FIFTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER

Next day Lady Margaret came to my room to say good-bye, telling me she
had only stayed at Castle Raa to keep house and make ready for me, and
must now return to her own home, which was in London.
I was sorry, for my heart had warmed to her, and when I stood at the
door and saw her drive off with my husband to catch the afternoon
steamer, I felt I had lost both sympathy and protection.
Alma's feelings were less troubled, and as we turned back into the house
I could see that she was saying to herself:
"Thank goodness, _she's_ gone away."
A day or two later Doctor Conrad came, according to my father's
instructions, and I was glad to see his close-cropped iron-grey head
coming up the stairs towards my room.
Naturally our first conversation was about Martin, who had written to
tell his parents of our meeting in London and to announce his intended
visit.


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