I was rather knocked up, you see, and went to sleep, and that sent it out of my head." "You are forgiven, my boy, be it what it may.

I hope it is nothing very serious." "Well, it is very serious," said Sam.

"As I was coming by Hanging Rock, I rode up to the door a minute, to see if Cecil was at home,--and Mrs.
Mayford came out and wanted me to get off and come in, but I hadn't time; and she said, 'The Dean is coming here to-night, and he'll be with you to-morrow night, I expect.

So don't forget to tell your mother.'" "To-morrow night!" said Mrs.Buckley, aghast.

"Why, my dear, boy, that is to-night! What shall I do ?" "Nothing at all, my love," said the Major, "but make them get some supper ready.