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Lady Altamont might have had need for further uneasiness had she only been in a position to overhear the interview between Ailsa and Grace Wanless. The latter had arrived whilst Ailsa was having a very late breakfast. The girl looked pale and anxious, and as if she had not had her proper rest lately.
"I dare say you will think me terribly lazy," she apologised to Grace; "but all this mystery and excitement is telling on my health. I did not get to bed till nearly day-light."