His contiguity flurried her, and instead of going straight to Paula she sought out Mrs.Goodman.
'You are come early; that's right!' said the latter.

'You might as well have slept here last night.

We have only Mr.Wardlaw, the London lawyer you have heard of, in the house.

Your brother's solicitor was here yesterday; but he returned to Markton for the night.

We miss Mr.Power so much--it is so unfortunate that he should have been obliged to go abroad, and leave us unprotected women with so much responsibility.' 'Yes, I know,' said Charlotte quickly, having a shy distaste for the details of what troubled her so much in the gross.
'Paula has inquired for you.' 'What is she doing ?' 'She is in her room: she has not begun to dress yet.