Chapter XV
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CHAPTER XV.
RICHARD AND I MEET AGAIN.
We try to effect a reconciliation between Speke and Richard—My appeal to my mother—My letter to my mother—Not a success—News of Richard and subsequent return—A family council decides the matter—Our wedding—We are received at home again—A delightful London season—Fire at Grindlay's—Delightful days at country houses—Richard goes to West Africa.