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Her nephew scratched his head. 'Weel,' he said at last, 'there's
the view frae this end, an' there's the view frae the ither end.
I'm sorry ye've come when there's naething daein'.'
'So am I. However, it is not the time to indulge in
discriminations. Your uncle thought it was better for me to come
than to write a letter.'
'Is onything wrang wi' ma uncle?' Macgregor asked anxiously.
'Barring an invidious bunion, he is in his usual health. But we
are going to Aberdeen to-morrow, for a fortnight, and we have
invited your intended to come with us. She----'
'Christina! But she canna gang awa' to Aberdeen when----' He
stopped short, at a loss. He had an appointment with Christina for
the following evening. Surely----
'I arranged with Miss Tod this morning. Christina will be writing
to you, I presume.'
'She--she's gaun wi' ye?'
'Certainly--D.V., of course.'
'For a--a fortnicht?'
'The change will be good for her. You must not be selfish. Your
uncle was afraid you might be put out: that is why I came to
explain. But apart from the beneficial change, Christina, as I
observed to your uncle, ought to see the world while she is young.'
Macgregor answered nothing. Possibly he did not catch her latter
remarks. Christina going away for a fortnight, and he might be
ordered abroad at any moment!
'Come,' said his aunt, kindly enough, 'don't be huffy.'
Mercifully, just then an officer passed.
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