"There is nothing in life," Lady Cynthia murmured brokenly, "so
wonderful as this."
Francis and Margaret came out from the house, the former carrying
a silver tray. They had spent a considerable time over their
task, but Lady Cynthia and Sir Timothy were still absent. Hedges
followed them, a little worried.
"Shall I ring the gong, madam?" he asked Margaret. "Cook has
taken such pains with her omelette."
"I think you had better, Hedges," Margaret assented.
The gong rang out--and rang again. Presently Lady Cynthia and
Sir Timothy appeared upon the bridge and crossed the lawn. They
were walking a little apart. Lady Cynthia was looking down at
some roses which she had gathered. Sir Timothy's unconcern
seemed a trifle overdone. Margaret laughed very softly.
"A stepmother, Francis!" she whispered. "Just fancy Cynthia as a
stepmother!"
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