One little quarter of an hour! And I know the girls will be here directly.' His will, and her inclination, prevailed.

Monica sat down again, and Bevis disappeared to make the tea.

Water must have been already boiling, for in less than five minutes the young man returned with a tray, on which all the necessaries were neatly arranged.

With merry homage he waited upon his guest.

Monica's cheeks were warm.