"
"To an English lady of my own rank in life," interrupted Lord
Lydstone, sternly, "who will make me an honest, faithful helpmate, as
I have every reason to hope and believe."
"You are just cut out for domestic felicity, Lord Lydstone. I can see
you a staid, sober English peer, a pattern of respectability, the stay
and support of your country, obeyed with reverent devotion by a fond
wife, bringing up a large family--"
"As young people should be brought up, I hope--the girls as modest,
God-fearing maidens; the boys to behave like gentlemen, and to tell
the truth."
"A very admirable system of education, I'm sure. By-and-bye we shall
see how nearly you have achieved your aim."
She was disappointed and bitterly angry, feeling that he had rebuffed
and flouted her.
"We part as friends, I hope?" said Lord Lydstone, rising to go.
"Oh, certainly! why not?" she answered carelessly.
"I trust you will continue to get good news from Cousin Bill."
"And I that you will have a speedy voyage home. It would be provoking
to be delayed when bound on such a mission."
Then they parted, never to meet again.
CHAPTER XV.
THE LAST OF LORD LYDSTONE.
The mixed population of Constantinople in these busy, stirring times
was ripe for any great surprise. It was much moved and excited by a
startling bit of news that spread very rapidly next day.
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