I was just in time to catch the train, and I had no opportunity of discovering the carriage in which you were travelling." Having given that explanation, he seated himself by Rachel.

I retired modestly to a corner--with Miss Jane Ann Stamper on my lap, in case of emergency.

My aunt sat at the window; placidly fanning herself as usual.
Mr.Ablewhite stood up in the middle of the room, with his bald head much pinker than I had ever seen it yet, and addressed himself in the most affectionate manner to his niece.
"Rachel, my dear," he said, "I have heard some very extraordinary news from Godfrey.

And I am here to inquire about it.

You have a sitting-room of your own in this house.