We are glad to see our friends whenever they come .-- Pray sit down.' He did so, resolving to stay for a few minutes only.

In the silence that followed, their eyes met, and, as though it were too much trouble to avert her look, Alma continued to regard him.

She smiled again, and with more meaning.
'So you have quite forgiven me ?' fell from her lips, just when Harvey was about to speak.
'As I told you at the station, I feel that there is more fault on my side.

You wrote under such a strange misconception, and I ought to have patiently explained myself.' 'Oh no! You were quite right in treating me sharply.

I don't quite remember what I said, but I know it must have been outrageous.