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I would never stop here
to see the rule of Fred Massingbird. Better that John had lived to take
it, than that it should have come to him."
"Was John better than his brother?"
"He would have made a better master. He was, I believe, a better man.
Not but that John had his faults, as we all have."
"All!" echoed Lucy. "What are your faults?"
Lionel could not help laughing. She asked the question, as she did all
her questions, in the most genuine, earnest manner, really seeking the
information. "I think for some time back, Lucy, my chief fault has been
grumbling. I am sure you must find it so. Better days may be in store
for us both."
Lucy rose. "I think it must be time for me to go and make Lady Verner's
tea. Decima will not be home for it."
"Where is Decima this evening?"
"She is gone her round to the cottages. She does not find time for it in
the day, since you were ill. Is there anything I can do for you before I
go down?"
"Yes," he answered, taking her hand. "You can let me thank you for your
patience and kindness. You have borne with me bravely, Lucy.


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