And yet there will be happiness...

I have a word...

-  What's happened, Tom? -  Mary asked as she went out into the hall, hearing him laugh.
- It's all right - He said, still laughing...
He suddenly broke into laughter, and Mary wondered if he had gone mad, until she saw Charlotte's face, she tried to hold back her laughter with the last of her strength. She turned to Sidney, still not understanding, and he was smiling, too.
- You should have seen her face when she found out."..-  Tom said, laughing, tears welling up in his eyes, and he didn't even try to wipe them away - when she found out...that Charlotte is the Regent's messenger! Oh, it was unforgettable!
Tom roared with laughter again, unable to speak any more, but now both Charlotte and Sidney joined in.
- No wonder Lady Denham was started - Mary tried to reassure them all, genuinely not understanding the reason for the General merriment - no one could have guessed it at all...even you...
Her words provoked an even greater fit of laughter, and now Charlotte was wiping away her tears.
- You're right Mary - through the laughter told her Tom - they really don't. Especially me... I imagine my face..
Tom laughed even harder. Mary realized that it was useless to argue with him, and she laughed too.
Another couple of minutes passed before everyone finally calmed down, still exchanging happy smiles. The tension that had held all four of them so tightly for the past few days had suddenly subsided, and each felt so relieved, and a kind of inexpressible lightness and joy, that they unconsciously thanked Lady Denham for this urgent visit.
Mary was the first to recover and offered everyone tea. Tea was immediately served, and the conversation about the tournament, interrupted by the Lady's visit, continued.
- Mr. Parker - said Charlotte, turning to Tom - where did you decide to  build the main arena? I'd like to see this place.
- Oh, it's easy to arrange, especially since construction has already begun and there is something to see. You can view all the objects already started today.
- That would be wonderful - Charlotte replied with a smile - who can guide me? Mr. Stringer or you??
The mere mention of Stringer and the fact that Charlotte was going to meet him alone again caused Sidney a flurry of emotions and resentment, he remembered the looks Stringer had given Charlotte today and fully realized their significance. Stringer admired Charlotte as much as he did. Sidney suddenly realized how much he was jealous of Charlotte. She was his girl, only his, and he couldn't bear the thought of someone else caressing her with their eyes, listening to her voice, and seeing her smile instead of him. He couldn't let that happen. "But what I can offer her now, I am ready to give her everything, my heart, soul, life... damn this engagement, he thought.
- I can show you everything, Charlotte - Sidney said aloud, looking her straight in the eye.
Charlotte was a little embarrassed, and looked at Tom as if to get His opinion.
- That's a great idea, Sidney - said Tom, with a smile looking at Charlotte - in your last visit, you have already read everything, now you can help me. Tell Charlotte where you plan to buy everything else, perhaps she will be interested - he got up and rubbed his hands in anticipation went to the Desk - and I will finally find time to write a letter to Babbington.
Tom went about his business. Charlotte said good-bye to Mary and the children, vowing that she would come to them tomorrow. She was touched by their attention and care, and Charlotte felt   again that she was at home and these people were her big family.
While they were saying good-bye, the mail was brought in, and the children ran joyfully to it, raking out the neatly folded envelopes.
- Daddy, daddy, I'll help - joyfully said Jenny - transferring them to the table to his father. One letter caught her attention, it was a different color. Jenny was delighted, snatching the letter and running straight to Sydney.
-Uncle Sidney, uncle Sidney- she said loudly - a letter from Mrs. Campion, and it smells so good again! She laughed as she handed him the soft blue envelope and ran back.
The name of Mrs. Campion, uttered in the drawing-room of Trafalgar house, brought all the adults to a standstill for a moment. There seemed to be a kind of cold and unaccountable fear in the room with the name.
Sidney looked at Charlotte, who was looking down at the floor, trying to control her emotions and thoughts. He wanted to fall through the ground. He felt helpless and angry with himself and Eliza.
"Even now, I hurt her. Bloody engagement." 
Sidney looked at Tom and Mary, who were clearly concerned, but both remained silent, giving him the right to proceed. He was very grateful to them.
- Come on, Miss Heywood - Sydney said, trying to control his voice and extending his elbow - It's a long way to the arena, so we won't waste too much time.
Charlotte didn't seem to hear him right away. Her own thoughts hurt her more than the name of Mrs. Campion. How could she forget about engagement? Her closeness to Sidney, his warmth and concern, had drowned out the pain and fears in Charlotte's soul, but one reminder of Eliza brought them back, and the doubts that still lived in her head flowed back in small streams, promising to ruin even such a wonderful day.
- Thank you, Mr. Parker - she said, her chin rising proudly as she struggled to hold back the tears that had suddenly come to her. - You have things to do. Put it off until tomorrow, or I'd better ask Mr. Stringer to show me around.
Sidney was taken aback for a moment.
- Why, I'm not doing anything - he told her - and I'd like to see you off right now.
- No need, Mr. Parker - Charlotte smiled politely at him -  you've been sent a letter and I think you need to read it urgently.Good day, everyone - Charlotte said, and walked quickly to the door, leaving all the Parkers in disbelief.
Sidney, who had not hesitated more than a second, ran out after her. Tom and Mary looked at each other, unable to help.