But of course I like Birmingham better." "Almost as fine as Paris, isn't it ?" "You don't mean that, of course.

But I've only seen a few of the streets, and most of the shops are shut up to-day.

Isn't it a pity Eve has to live so far off?
Though, of course, it isn't really very far--and I suppose you see each other often ?" Hilliard took a seat, crossed his legs, and grasped his knee.

The girl appeared to wait for an answer to her last words, but he said nothing, and stared at the floor.
"If it's fine to-morrow," Patty continued, after observing him furtively, "are you coming to Dudley ?" "Yes, I shall come over.

Did she send any message ?" "No--nothing particular----" Patty looked confused, stroked her dress, and gave a little cough.
"But if it rains--as it very likely will--there's no use in my coming." "No, she said not." "Or if her headache is still troubling her----" "Let's hope it will be better.