"We can manage it by means of a sort of preliminary canter," said the baronet, in a musing tone; "I am sure we can work the thing up.  Now, let us put our heads together and get some idea into shape before to-night.  That child must be saved; her father's feelings must be respected.  She must stay here and be under your wing, and I will go and have a chat with Sharston and see if I cannot make life endurable to the poor little girl, even though he is away in India."