Lillian delighted most in the magnificent gardens, the thickly
wild wooded park, where every dell was filled with flowers and
ferns, every knoll crowned with noble trees. The lake, with
white lilies sleeping on its tranquil bosom and weeping willows
touching its clear surface, pleased her most of all. As they
stood on its banks, Beatrice, looking into the transparent
depths, shuddered, and turned quickly away.
"I am tired of water," she said; "nothing wearied me so much at
Knutsford as the wide, restless sea. I must have been born with
a natural antipathy to water."
Many days passed before they were familiar with Earlescourt.
Every day brought its new wonders.
A pretty suite of rooms had been prepared for each sister; they
were in the western wing, and communicated with each other. The
Italian nurse who had come with them from Florence had preferred
remaining with Dora. Lady Earle had engaged two fashionable
ladies' maids, had also ordered for each a wardrobe suitable to
the daughters of Lord Earle.
Mrs. Vyvian had two rooms near her charges. Knowing that some
months might elapse before Ronald returned, Lady Helena settled
upon a course of action.
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