I am aging gracefully in the world of famous books

When the Dashwood mother and daughter were worried about Brown Paddington, a strange Mrs. Wilson visited them.

"Mrs. Wilson?" Mrs. Dashwood looked at the footman suspiciously. "We don't know this lady."

Elinor smiled and said, "Anyway, let's invite the guests in first."

Mrs. Wilson was a haggard-looking woman in her forties, who wore a plain but well-cut black dress, and spoke with elegance and elegance.

With just a cup of tea, the host can feel that the visitor, Mrs. Wilson, is well-educated and has been living a prosperous life.

Mrs. Dashwood carefully browsed through the identity introduction letter handed to her by the visitor, and said in a cheerful tone:

"Oh, so you know the Dalys in Sussex? Well, what a nice neighbor they are, living at Perrickoke House not far from Norland Park. Every time the county holds a Charity activities, they are all eager to help, and have taken over many tedious chores."

Mrs. Wilson smiled gently: "My late husband is a distant relative of Mr. Dali, and our two families have been exchanging letters. I have heard about the three beautiful and intelligent Miss Dashwood for a long time, and I want to make friends with them. It's a pity that we haven't been able to see each other before. Mrs. Dashwood, please don't be offended by this visit."

"It is also an honor for us to know Mrs. Wilson."

Facing the distant relatives of her acquaintances, Mrs. Dashwood's tone became obviously cordial. Of course, she still had doubts about Mrs. Wilson's sudden visit.

Mrs. Wilson saw Mrs. Dashwood's puzzlement, and without delay, explained her purpose directly.

"Well, Mrs. Dashwood, I would like to ask if you know a young man named Willoughby in your house?"

"Mr. Willoughby?" Mrs. Dashwood nodded uncertainly. "We do know a Mr. Willoughby, but we don't know if he is the one you mentioned."

So, the two sides checked the information they had learned about Willoughby, and were pleased to find that they had another acquaintance they both knew.

"To tell you the truth, Mrs. Dashwood, I didn't know that you lived in London before I came to visit your house. It was only after I asked people about the general situation of your house that I realized that we all have a common understanding. Friends. Of course, I mean the Dalys of Sussex, not the mean and cunning Willoughby."

"Oh!"

Mrs. Dashwood was taken aback by the last half of Mrs. Wilson's words, and she immediately looked stern:

"Mrs. Wilson, I don't think you should use such harsh words to denigrate a young man in his prime. Assuming that he has offended you inadvertently, I think such a pleasant young man must have someone A chance to pray for forgiveness, he shouldn't be talked about and evaluated behind your back like this."

Mrs. Wilson gave a wry smile, and sighed to Mrs. Dashwood:

"I loved that articulate and energetic young man as much as you did before something terrible happened. But... please forgive me for not being able to go into detail about the terrible event, because some people's reputations were involved. Yet , I can tell you frankly that because of that terrible incident, I sent someone to investigate Mr. Willoughby, and I found out how many absurd and despicable things happened behind that young man's glamorous appearance."

Mrs. Dashwood tensed her face: "Mrs. Wilson, I hope your next words can convince me. Otherwise, our family will never welcome your visit again."

"What I am going to say next concerns Miss Dashwood as well. Mrs. Dashwood, if I am not mistaken in my investigations, Mr. Willoughby was acquainted with you through a robbery in Bond Street. case, right?"

"Yes." Mrs. Dashwood's attitude became more serious when she heard that her daughter was involved.

Mrs. Wilson said: "I found the waif later, and he told me that it was not an accident. The reason why he robbed Miss Marian was instigated by Willoughby. Willoughby gave The vagrant got some money and asked the vagrant to hide in a nearby alley after he had snatched the things, and then gave the stolen things to Willoughby who was chasing him, thus creating a scene where Willoughby helped Miss Marianne. Illusion."

This remark surprised Mrs. Dashwood, and even Elinor, who has always been steady, almost knocked over the teacup.

"Instigate vagrants? Illusions?"

"Yes," Mrs. Wilson nodded emphatically, "I know that what I say is not true. I brought the waif today, and it's in the carriage outside."

"God bless!"

"Your mansion can let people who had close contact with that vagrant back then identify it to see if it is the little thief who robbed things back then. Of course, since I persuaded the vagrant to come out and testify, so, I I implore you to stop blaming that poor child and let him leave smoothly after completing his testimony."

Mrs. Dashwood was speechless at this time, Elinor glanced at Pei Xiang, and Pei Xiang nodded to her.

Therefore, Elinor promised Mrs. Wilson that the Dashwood family only wanted to find out the truth of the matter, and would not try to punish the waif.

Receiving this assurance, Mrs. Wilson hastily had the footman at the door call the waif in.

Things went smoothly after that.

Although the maid who was robbed said she couldn't remember clearly, but as another person who had close contact with the robber, Pei Xiang said with certainty that the young man who came to admit his mistake was the one who was on Bond Street. A person who grabs things.

"Mother, I've always remembered his face."

Obviously, Pei Xiang's words are more trustworthy to her relatives.

"It's dreadful," said Mrs. Dashwood, rubbing her forehead. "My God, I thought that was an honest and brave young man."

Elinor frowned, and although she believed it seven or eight points, she still insisted on asking the question in her heart:

"Mrs. Wilson, with all due respect, although it proves that this waif was the one who robbed things in the first place, it does not prove that all this was ordered by Mr. Willoughby. If the words of a robber can destroy a whole If you lose the reputation of a gentleman, the world will be in chaos."

Mrs. Wilson smiled calmly: "I've heard people say that Miss Dashwood is smart and calm. Now it seems that this is really not a compliment. The testimony of a waif really doesn't explain anything, and even... The fact that it was Willoughby who recovered the lost property makes the testimony seem ridiculous. People are likely to think that this is a form of revenge and framing, so that they will be more sympathetic to Mr Willoughby."

"Oh, actually, that's what I thought too," murmured Mrs. Dashwood.

"So, I came here on purpose this time to expose Willoughby's hypocrisy. I didn't just bring a helpless waif, I also brought a person. What this person said, you will surely understand more convincing."

Afterwards, Mrs. Wilson asked the footman at the door to lead a woman in.

"Are you... Emma, ​​the hostess of Henry & White Tailor Shop?"

Emma's eyes were red and swollen, and she looked like she had just cried bitterly, and the expression on her face was a little shrunken.

"It is I, Mrs. Dashwood. I am Emma Henry."

Elinor's expression became more serious, she turned her head and asked Mrs. Wilson:

"This Ms. Emma is also related to Willoughby?"

Mrs. Wilson glanced at Margaret, who had been listening quietly, and indicated that the following conversation should not be understood by children too much.

Mrs. Dashwood was taken aback for a moment, and then Margaret was taken to the study to play.

After Margaret left, Pei Xiang suggested:

"Since Emma from the tailor shop is involved, we might as well invite Mrs. Jennings. As I remember, Mrs. Jennings likes and trusts Emma Henry very much."

Elinor nodded, she thought more deeply.

——If it proves that Mr. Willoughby cannot be trusted in the end, it is better to let more people know what he is, so that no one will be deceived.

After a while Mrs. Jennings arrived.Not only did she come, but so did her two daughters, Mrs. Middleton and Mrs. Palmer.

After everyone was seated, they drank tea again, and then learned the whole story from Mrs. Wilson.

Everyone exclaimed in surprise, expressing that they had never thought that the handsome Willoughby was such a despicable young man.

The smiling and cheerful Mrs. Palmer kept asking, is there any misunderstanding here?The testimony of a waif is actually not very convincing.

However, when everyone saw Emma, ​​the hostess of the tailor shop who had never spoken, they hesitated again.

—The waif is not to be trusted, but this Mrs. Emma's words deserve to be taken seriously.

"I, I was deceived by Willoughby's rhetoric. He often used some small gifts to get some information from me, because, because it was all from my hearsay, and there was not much privacy involved, so, so I told Mr Willoughby."

Having said that, Emma choked up a bit, and she covered her eyes with a dejected look.

Obviously, she knew that after today's testimony was finished, she would lose a lot of intangible wealth.But... Thinking of the threats from the gangsters and the warning from her husband, Emma had no choice but to tell the truth.

"That day, Mrs. Dashwood brought two young ladies to Bond Street for shopping, which caught Willoughby's attention. He brought gifts and asked me about you, and I told him that every Miss Dashwood has different A dowry of less than £[-], and also helped him contact Jim."

"Who is Jim?"

"Jim is the name of that waif. I've helped him before, and I've been in touch with him. He, he can help me with some things. He's very clever."

"Then it was you who put Willoughby in touch with Jim for his help?"

"Yes, I'm sorry, Miss Marianne, I'm sorry, Mrs. Dashwood, forgive me..." said Emma, ​​sobbing.

"Willoughby told me that he wanted to win Miss Marianne's favor, because, because she had a rich dowry, so I helped him find Jim. And, also asked Jim to pretend to rob Miss Marianne, and then, Well, let Willoughby 'chase' back the lost property."

"What presents has Willoughby given you?"

"There are, there are flowers, some jewelry and hats and handkerchiefs..."

Having said that, several married ladies present have realized that Emma, ​​the hostess of the tailor shop, is very likely to have an improper relationship with Willoughby.

Mrs. Jennings was very angry because she introduced this Emma to the Dashwood mother and daughter. Unexpectedly, this provided the conspirators with an opportunity to count people.

"Emma, ​​can you swear in the name of God that everything you say is true?"

"I can, I swear, what I said is true. Also, Willoughby, he not only has Miss Marianne as his target, but he also used similar means to get close to Miss Gray. By the way, Gray Miss Marianne's dowry is even richer..."

"Grey? Which Gray?" Mrs. Middleton was a little puzzled.

Mrs. Palmer said hastily: "I do know an unmarried Miss Gray with a richer dowry. Oh, yes, I did hear from Miss Gray's guardian that recently a young man named Willoughby often asked Miss Gray Be courteous."

"He was clearly pursuing Marian before, but he changed his mind in such a short period of time?" Mrs. Jennings shouted.

"Didn't Emma say that Miss Gray is richer?"

Pei Xiang noticed that the wives seemed to believe Emma's words immediately, and felt a little helpless.

According to her original plan, another scene should be designed, allowing Willoughby and Emma to meet 'alone' and tell their own calculations, so that they can thoroughly confirm some things, and will not give Willoughby a chance to flop .

She cleared her throat and reminded:

"With all due respect, although Emma's words are sincere, even at the expense of her own reputation, she wants to expose Mr. Willoughby's true colors. However, we have to be more cautious and fair, and give Mr. Willoughby a chance to defend himself. Otherwise, it would be too much The precious reputation of a gentleman is too slighted."

This reminder made Mrs. Dashwood think of Paddington, who is currently at the center of the whirlpool of public opinion. She nodded thoughtfully, and said firmly:

"Yes, I agree with Marianne. Mr. Willoughby cannot be convicted arbitrarily. We must give him a chance to defend himself."

"But Willoughby is no honest young man."

Mrs. Wilson, who hated Willoughby so much, said gravely:

"If we just ask him directly like this, he won't tell the truth. You think, how can a man who can make such a shameless deception to deceive an unmarried lady admit his mistake so easily, he will definitely quibble. "

Mrs. Middleton rebutted Mrs. Wilson:

"However, it would be unfair to 'convict' Mr. Willoughby without questioning him, and we must hear the gentleman's answer."

Mrs. Wilson was silent for a moment, then said:

"That being the case, I have an idea that it may give Mr. Willoughby an opportunity to defend himself, and prevent him from deceiving us with flattery."

"what idea?"

"Is such that……"

So, on a sunny morning, Willoughby rushed to the Henry & White tailor shop for an appointment according to the time on Emma's note, and under Emma's deliberate guidance, not only admitted that he had cheated Dashwood Family matters, and also admitted that he is now on the verge of bankruptcy.

According to Willoughby, Miss Marianne is too difficult to please, and he has no hope of winning her heart in a short time.So his focus from now on is Miss Gray, and he hopes that Emma will help him pay attention to things about Miss Gray.

"And Miss Marianne? Are you going to alienate her?"

"It is so in London, Emma darling, you know me. At any rate, I cannot let Miss Gray and her guardians hear bad rumors. But I have heard Sir John say that in the autumn of this year they A group of people will go hunting at Barton Manor in Devon. Emma, ​​do you remember? Every year I will go to the Allenham Court near Barton Manor for a period of time. I will pursue and accompany Miss Marian."

"Then who are you going to marry?"

"Of course it's Miss Gray. But, Emma, ​​you should understand my heart. My favorite woman has always been you."

Such shameless remarks angered the ladies and wives who were "picking out the fabric" in the other room.

They immediately came out of the inner room, glared at Willoughby coldly, and solemnly declared that they would not want to make friends with a young man like Willoughby any more, and they would tell Miss Gray and her family what he had said. guardian.

Not to mention how Willoughby left in a daze, but that after this incident, Mrs. Wilson immediately became the guest of Dashwood's family.

Mrs. Dashwood learns from Mrs. Wilson's few words that she has a very beloved junior who has been deceived and abandoned by Willoughby, and is now in a miserable condition.Mrs. Wilson insisted on investigating Willoughby in order to vent her anger on that junior.

As a young girl's reputation was at stake, Mrs. Dashwood never brought up the subject again.She quietly told her daughters to spend as much time as possible with Mrs. Wilson, who was alone, to add some excitement and vitality to her life.

The three sisters all expressed that they were willing to follow Mrs. Dashwood's advice, especially Pei Xiang.

After visiting Mrs. Wilson's home, Pei Xiang claimed to have fallen in love with the garden and books of the Wilson home.If Mrs. Wilson didn't dislike her frequent visits, she would very much like to be with Mrs. Wilson.

Mrs. Wilson naturally welcomed it, and said that if Mrs. Dashwood was at ease, she could invite Pei Xiang to stay at her home for a while, so that the little girl could read the books and enjoy the colorful garden.

When Mrs. Dashwood and Elinor saw that Pei Xiang was so enthusiastic about Mrs. Wilson, they both thought that she was grateful to Mrs. Wilson. Therefore, the mother and daughter were not surprised that Pei Xiang often went to Wilson's house.

—Anyway, it was a well-bred lady, and even a close acquaintance did not do a lady's honor any harm.

So far, Pei Xiang has not only dealt with the malicious Willoughby, but also found a legitimate reason for himself to go out during the day.She's finally getting "Brown Paddington" off of the Descendant of the Vampire.

"Miss Marianne, do you really want to go out alone? Oh, I really don't know if the condition I promised you back then hurt you."

Mrs. Wilson looked at Pei Xiang who had changed into plain clothes, and asked worriedly.

Pei Xiang smiled slightly: "Mrs. Wilson, don't worry, you have seen my skills, I will not be in danger."

Mrs. Wilson opened her mouth and swallowed her worries.

She knew that she had no position to restrict the young lady's actions at this time, because the two had agreed to exchange at equal value.

Pei Xiang helped her ruin Willoughby's reputation and ruin Willoughby's plan to get rich through marriage, make him bankrupt, make him poor, and get justice for her poor abandoned niece.And she has to cover Pei Xiang so that she can go out alone during the day.

Pei Xiang waved his hand at Mrs. Wilson and said nothing more.

She knew that Mrs. Wilson would not reveal her secret, for the girl abandoned by Willoughby had to look to Pei Xiang to take care of her and keep her from gossip.

Pei Xiang wanted to clean up and warn Willoughby before, so he thought of the plot of the original book.

——Willoughby abandoned Colonel Brandon's adopted daughter from beginning to end, causing the unmarried girl to suffer a lot. Finally, the elopement girl had to write to Colonel Brandon for help.

Pei Xiang thought, since Willoughby can abandon one, there might be a second one, and even if not, all the wicked things he did before should be investigated.Unexpectedly, through this investigation, another victim girl was discovered, who was Mrs. Wilson's niece.

Mrs. Wilson was a widow, and although she had some money, she was not as competent as Colonel Brandon.

——Colonel Brandon can send an abandoned girl to the country to make proper arrangements, and he can also go to the heartless Hanwillorby to fight a duel.

Therefore, even though Mrs. Wilson hated and was anxious, she could only watch Willoughby live happily in London.

At this time, Pei Xiang found her, and used revenge on Willoughby and taking care of the girl as bargaining chips in exchange for Mrs. Wilson's help.

The troubled Mrs. Wilson gritted her teeth and agreed to Pei Xiang's terms. After that, she met the street boy Jim and the tailor's Emma...

When Pei Xiang appeared in a sloping alley in the form of "Brown Paddington", Jim, the homeless boy who had been waiting in the corner for a long time, walked over with a smile.

"Mr. Paddington, I have done everything you ordered. Emma is also very obedient and helped us expose the true face of that Willoughby."

"You've done a good job, Jim." Pei Xiang nodded and handed over the balance, "Mrs. Dashwood's mother is kind to me. I can't let things like Willoughby affect their lives. By the way, Vivian Where's Slee?"

"Mr. Weasley is in the red-walled house ahead, and he told me to show you the way."

"Let's go then."

Jim walked briskly in front, and Pei Xiang followed unhurriedly.She thought leisurely, how comfortable it was to be able to walk around freely during the day.

When "Brown Paddington" was free to move about during the day, all plans were expedited.

He first met with Aldrich Dwyer.

"Congratulations, Mr. Deville, Marianne has told me everything, I hope you can propose marriage as soon as possible."

Aldridge doesn't want to talk about his sweetheart with Brown Paddington.

He always felt that the more he came into contact with these two people, the more clearly he could feel that they were very similar in some respects.As Pei Xiang said before, it was like another person in the mirror.

Aldridge didn't want to admit it, but he had to admit it.

Even though he knew there was no ambiguity between the two, he was still jealous.

Because many details told him that the person closest to Pei Xiang and who knew her best in the world was not Aldrich Deville, but Brown Paddington.

"Since you've 'cured' the illness of not going out during the day, it's time to shut down the internet. Just in time, the topic about you in the newspapers has been raging, if you don't come forward to clarify, it will cause substantial damage to your reputation gone."

"It's time indeed. I hope to paint in the large vaulted studio of the Academy of Art, and to complete a recently conceived work in public. I would like to ask some well-known artists, critics, newspaper editors and collectors to come forward and take turns while I paint supervision."

Aldrich also had a similar idea. He thought over the invitation list in his mind, whether it was for Paddington or against Paddington, he must be invited.

Moreover, when Paddington is painting, it is best to have exchanges and discussions with teachers and students of the Art Academy, whether it is art theory or painting skills, they must be displayed one by one.

Pei Xiang naturally agreed with Aldrich's suggestion.

After the two talked about some details, they said goodbye very politely.

Pei Xiang wanted to ask what was going on with Rebecca, whether they had used some dark tricks again in order to save the "true painter".However, due to his current status, some sensitive questions must not be asked.

On the second day, Pei Xiang did not go to Mrs. Wilson's residence, but waited for Aldrich who came to visit at home.

After Aldrich briefly explained the plan he and Paddington made to Pei Xiang, he talked a little more about Rebecca's situation.

"The person pretending to be a foreign painter sent news that when he contacted Anna and Rebecca today, he could tell from their conversation that another decision-maker had been added to them, and that person was not very close to Anna. Deal with it. After our analysis, the person who didn't show up should be behind the scenes in Ireland, and after this operation, he will definitely be caught."

When Aldridge and Pei Xiang talked about this, they didn't reveal too many details, but only gave a general description of the progress of the matter.

In fact, according to the rules, he shouldn't have said a word.

But there are exceptions to everything. This incident was triggered by Pei Xiang's discovery of Rebecca's abnormality from the very beginning, and then Paddington was involved in the matter of the real and fake painters.Therefore, Aldridge will reveal part of the investigation content in front of Pei Xiang.

Of course, he also likes to discuss with Pei Xiang, listen to her analyze problems, listen to her advice, and see her bright eyes.

"In this way, when Paddington publicly appears at the Royal Academy of Art, you should close the net? If it is later, the other party should be alert and evacuate."

"Yes, it will be busy for a while. Arrests, investigations, interrogations, instigation and release of false news, Marianne, I probably need to leave London for a while while I am painting in public in Paddington. We... …should be apart for a while.”

"Then can you come back before Paddington finishes painting? You must know that the theme of that painting was proposed by you. It is about the current situation in the East End of London. If you can come back in time, you can ask Paddington to deliver the painting on the spot. for you."

Aldrich thought for a while, but did not give a positive answer, because he was not sure how much he still had to be busy.

After that day, Aldrich never appeared again, and Pei Xiang also accepted Mrs. Wilson's invitation to stay at her house for a while.

Five days later, Mrs. Dashwood, who was sitting at the breakfast table, suddenly exclaimed, and Elinor and Margaret asked what happened.

"It says that today, Mr. Paddington will appear in the large vaulted studio of the Royal Academy of Art to complete a work that he has conceived for a long time in public. Moreover, many celebrities will watch him paint. It's also encouraging."

"Oh, it's great that Mr. Paddington has finally come forward to clarify the rumors," Elinor clapped her hands happily, "There is no way of clarification that is more effective than actual actions. Now, all the slander Mr Paddington's people should all shut up."

"Yes, I believe that Mr. Paddington will definitely be able to create an excellent work."

Discussions about Brown Paddington took place in the breakfast rooms of many wealthy families, and everyone discussed the topic with great interest.

"Mr. Paddington appeared? That's great. He dared to paint in public, which means that the previous speculations were all rumors."

"Yes, I actually think the same way. It is very simple to fight back against the reports that slander him, as long as he paints in public. However, due to some reasons we don't know, Mr. Paddington seems to have been avoiding it in the daytime. Appeared, alas, I thought he really had some weird bloodlines."

"Hey, by the way, guess what is the theme of Mr. Paddington's creation this time? It is said that he has consulted Lord Aldrich Deville and prepared for a long time."

"I don't know. But, aren't you a student of the Academy of Art? You can go to the big studio to see it for yourself today."

"Oh, by the way, I almost forgot, haha."

"Hurry up and eat, and then go there earlier to take a seat, maybe you can talk to Paddington who appeared during the day."

"Oh, you say, uh, do you think I should go with a silver cross and garlic?"

"...The cross is okay, if you bring garlic...I think Dean Murray will let you drop out of school!"

"Hahahahaha..."

At the same time, Anna, Rebecca and Kurt were also besieged in their secret stronghold.

Looking at the row of muskets and Xuehan's sharp bayonets at the exit, the three of them gave up their plan to escape.

Aldridge's deputy was orderly issuing orders.

"Lieutenant Lawrence, take someone to the back door of Nolan's restaurant. There is a secret path there. Pay attention to that Russian cook. His fist is very hard."

"Yes."

"You, you and you, come with me and block the basement and its exit."

"Yes."

The arrest scene was strict and orderly, and the well-trained soldiers performed their duties.

"Report, found secret storage of gunpowder and fuel..."

"Report, found data room and multiple false identities."

"Report, found two boxes of gold coins."

"Report, the rescue personnel and responders sent by the other party were all captured..."

"Report, there are three fast boats leaving the port, and we are tracking them."

Aldrich rode on the horse and looked down at the besieged people. Without saying a word of nonsense, he raised his hand and asked his subordinates to take the three people away.

With her hands tied, Rebecca staggered past Aldrich.

"Cold-blooded devil, bah!"

Aldrich's gaze flicked across the resentful Rebecca, and he glanced across it lightly, then retracted it flatly, no different from seeing a tree or a stone.However, this kind of ignorance was the most unbearable for Rebecca.

"Hey, insidious monster, you've been spying on us for a long time? Ha, so that Marianne is also acting? I just said, how can a woman like a cruel butcher like you..."

Hearing Marianne's name, Aldrich's gaze finally became solid, and slowly fell on Rebecca's face. Not only that, but doubts and incomprehension suddenly appeared on his calm face.

Seeing this, Rebecca was delighted.

In fact, in the deepest part of her heart, the frustration of Aldrich's cold rejection of her has never dissipated, so she frantically encouraged her companions to attack the man Aldrich Deville.

To be honest, Rebecca herself didn't know whether she hoped that this man's eyes would finally bear her shadow, or let him close his eyes completely and die under the conspiracy of assassination.

However, Rebecca knew that she was still not reconciled.

"Heh, no matter how much you calculate, Sissel is divorced from you, and that Marianne, are you sure she will never betray you?"

"I adore her, she likes me, it's that simple. Between the two of us, the dirty tricks you speculated have never existed. Everything is because you judge others by yourself, so that you hurt your companion."

Aldrich's words made Kurt move his fingers not far away.

Rebecca wanted to say something more, but Aldrich didn't bother to answer her. He motioned the soldiers to seal Rebecca's mouth, and then continued to think about the question just now.

"When these people are interrogated later, go to a doctor and let him see the wound on this woman's forehead."

"Yes, Colonel Dwyer."

The soldier took the order, but when his eyes fell on Rebecca's forehead, he was a little confused. Where is there any scar on this forehead?

Aldridge ordered softly: "It should be covered by something, let the doctor study it carefully."

"Yes, sir."

Aldrich raised his hand and touched the scar on his forehead, turned his horse's head and left first.

"How's Paddington going?"

"Mr. Paddington first exchanged some academic topics with Lord Murray before he started to paint. Today is the first day, and there are many people going to the Art Academy."

"Where is Miss Marianne?"

"Miss Marianne has been staying at Mrs. Wilson's house. She hasn't even been in the garden."