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It did not seem probable , but she was in the mood to connect him with all disaster , and when , on returning to the house , she learnt that Sir John was there with Lady Bolsover , her suspicions seemed confirmed . Barbara was the more determined to defeat his schemes . She would certainly have sent to Martin had she known where to find him , but as it was she was obliged to act for herself . Harriet Payne came at noon , with a sad and gloomy countenance . `` What is it ? '' Barbara asked . `` Is there further and worse news ? ''