outraged expression. She did not mean to take any notice of Valancy. Olive had her own secret reasons for feeling outraged. Cecil had been in Deerwood lately and of course had heard all about Valancy. He agreed that her mind was changed and was exceedingly anxious to find out whence the derangement had been inherited. It was a serious thing to have in the family — a very serious thing. One had to think of one’s — descendants.

“She got it from the Wansbarras,” said Olive positively. “There’s nothing like that in the Stirlings — nothing!”

“I hope not — I certainly hope not,” Cecil had responded dubiously. “But then — to go out as a servant — for that is what it practically amounts to. Your cousin!”