"I feel myself extremely at a loss how to behave (said the Count;) I think I had better leave Scarborough." "By no means (said his Lordship, hastily;) behave as usual to Mrs Courtney, in public, but avoid tete-à-tetes;—if she is wise, she will herself approve this method, to escape observation."
The Count reluctantly submitted, knowing after what had passed, he must appear very awkward in his civilities, which had been so misconceived.
They attended the ladies in the drawing-room, and it being proposed to go to the theatre, the Count, as usual, offered his hand to Mrs Courtney, though with a look of confusion and reserve; she accepted it with a polite and tender air.
Lord Delby, not knowing she had exposed herself to the ladies, requested the Marquis would not mention the affair to them.
