The Cottage on the Clif. 99

 

But the visit which we had all
most cause to remember was the
last which Uncle Hugh paid us.
He was going away to London on
business—business_ which would
soon end in another long voyage,
the news of which brought a flush
of pleasure to Gus’s cheeks, soon
changed to intense disappointment
at the news that he must this time
be left in England.

‘That afternoon we were longer
than usual on the sea, only return-
ing just in time for a late tea and
bed. Uncle Hugh started about
seven oclock, and Harry as usual
mounted his pony in great haste