CHAPTER 17
An Unconventional Guest
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When Hubert Blake returned to Highgate after his hurried journey to Scotland, it was evident to Sophy's eyes that something had happened to him. Before he went north he was bright and full of spirits. Now he was listless, moody, and unsociable. If he had been his own master, he would not have gone back to London at all. He would have set off at once for another long, aimless tour. But he felt that something was due to his uncle, and shortly after he left the Castle Farm, he made his appearance without warning at Grove House.
‘Why didn't you write and say you were coming? ' asked old Mr. Blake, in his usual peevish tone.