Afterwards, both Lucy and her ladyship were found at home, and Lady Fawn
was full of graciousness and affection. "I dare say you've got something
to say to each other," said Lady Linlithgow, "and I'll go away."
"Pray don't let us disturb you," said Lady Fawn.
"You'd only abuse me if I didn't," said Lady Linlithgow.
As soon as she was gone Lucy rushed into her friend's arms. "It is so nice
to see you again!"
"Yes, my dear, isn't it? I did come before, you know."
"You have been so good to me! To see you again is like the violets and
primroses." She was crouching close to Lady Fawn, with her hand in that of
her friend Lydia. "I haven't a word to say against Lady Linlithgow, but it
is like winter here, after dear Richmond."
"Well, we think we're prettier at Richmond," said Lady Fawn.
"There were such hundreds of things to do there," said Lucy. "After all,
what a comfort it is to have things to do."
"Why did you come away?" said Lydia.
"Oh, I was obliged. You mustn't scold me now that you have come to see
me."
There were a hundred things to be said about Fawn Court and the children,
and a hundred more things about Lady Linlithgow and Bruton Street.
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