The tone , half modest , half eager , in which the boy spoke , as well as the odd list of his accomplishments , brought a smile to Lady Trevlyn 's lips , and the general air of the lad prepossessed her . `` I want Lillian to ride soon , and Roger is rather old for an escort to such a little horsewoman . Do n't you think we might try Paul ? '' she said , turning to Hester . The woman gravely eyed the lad from head to foot , and shook her head , but an imploring little gesture and a glance of the handsome eyes softened her heart in spite of herself . `` Yes , my lady , if he does well about the place , and Parks thinks he 's steady enough , we might try it by-and-by . '' Lillian clapped her hands and , drawing nearer , exclaimed confidingly , as she looked up at her new groom , `` I know he 'll do , Mamma . I like him very much , and I hope you 'll let him train my pony for me . Will you , Paul ? '' `` Yes . '' As he spoke very low and hastily , the boy looked away from the eager little face before him , and a sudden flush of color crossed his dark cheek . Hester saw it and said within herself , `` That boy has good blood in his veins . He 's no clodhopper 's son , I can tell by his hands and feet , his air and walk . Poor lad , it 's hard for him , I 'll warrant , but he 's not too proud for honest work , and I like that . '' `` You may stay , Paul , and we will try you for a month . Hester , take him to Parks and see that he is made comfortable . Tomorrow we will see what he can do . Come , darling , I am rested now . '' As she spoke , Lady Trevlyn dismissed the boy with a gracious gesture and led her little daughter away . Paul stood watching her , as if forgetful of his companion , till she said , rather tartly , `` Young man , you 'd better have thanked my lady while she was here than stare after her now it 's too late .
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