Indeed, he did not say those things about the Gages.'
'I told my brother I did not think Mr. Devereux would go for to say
such a thing,' said Mrs. Eden, as much confused as Lily.
'Oh! that was right, Mrs. Eden. The mischief was all my making and
Jane's. We said those foolish things, and they were repeated as if
it was he. Oh! do tell your brother so, Mrs. Eden. It was very good
of you to think it was not Cousin Robert. Pray tell Tom Naylor. I
cannot bear that things should go on in this dreadful way.'
'Indeed, Miss, I am very sorry,' said Mrs. Eden.
'But, Mrs Eden, I am sure that would set it right again,' said Lily,
'are not you? I would do anything to have that poor baby
christened.'
Lily's confidence melted away as she saw that Mrs. Eden's tears were
falling fast, and she ended with, 'Only tell them, and we shall see
what will happen.'
'Very well, Miss Lilias,' said Mrs. Eden. 'I am very sorry.'
'Let us hope that time and patience will set things right,' said Miss
Weston, to relieve the embarrassment of both parties. 'Your brother
must soon see that Mr. Devereux only wishes to do his duty.'
Alethea skilfully covered Lily's retreat, and the party took leave of
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