CHAPTER XIX.

_The Crisis Rapidly Advances_.

HENRIETTA TEMPLE began once more to droop. This change was not unnoticed by her constant companion Lord Montfort, and yet he never permitted her to be aware of his observation. All that he did was still more to study her amusement; if possible, to be still more considerate and tender. Miss Grandison, however, was far less delicate; she omitted no opportunity of letting Miss Temple know that she thought that Henrietta was very unwell, and that she was quite convinced Henrietta was thinking of Ferdinand. Nay! she was not satisfied to confine these intimations to Miss Temple; she impressed her conviction of Henrietta's indisposition on Lord Montfort, and teased him with asking his opinion of the cause.

'What do you think is the cause, Miss Grandison?' said his lordship, very quietly.

'Perhaps London does not agree with her; but then, when she was ill before she was in the country; and it seems to me to be the same illness. I wonder you do not notice it, Lord Montfort. A lover to be so insensible, I am surprised!'

'It is useless to notice that which you cannot remedy.'

'Why do you not call in those who can offer remedies?' said Miss Grandison. 'Why not send for Sir Henry?'

'I think it best to leave Henrietta alone,' said Lord Montfort.

'Do you think it is the mind, then?' said Miss Grandison.

'It may be,' said Lord Montford.

'It may be! Upon my word, you are very easy.'

Based on the article and the following list of answers, write a list of questions.

1. far less delicate
2. Ferdinand.
3. no
4. Ferdinand
5. no
6. yes
7. with asking his opinion
8. the cause
9. no
10. yes
11. With the same illness
12. yes
13. Sir Henry
14. remedies
15. leave Henrietta alone
1. How was Miss Grandison asked a question?
2. Who was Henrietta's companion?
3. Did he allow her to be aware that he was watching?
4. Who was Henrietta thinking about?
5. Was she okay with keeping this from Miss Temple?
6. Did she tease the Lord?
7. How?
8. About what?
9. Did London agree with Henrietta?
10. Was she sick before arriving in the country?
11. Did she get sick with something else once arriving?
12. Did Miss Grandison think someone should have been called in?
13. Who?
14. What could he offer?
15. What did the Lord think best to do?