Graham liked it, and there it was as of yore--set before Graham's plate with the silver knife and fork beside it.

Graham was then expected to tea: Graham was now, perhaps, in the house; ere many minutes I might see him.
"Sit down--sit down," said my conductress, as my step faltered a little in passing to the hearth.

She seated me on the sofa, but I soon passed behind it, saying the fire was too hot; in its shade I found another seat which suited me better.

Mrs.Bretton was never wont to make a fuss about any person or anything; without remonstrance she suffered me to have my own way.

She made the tea, and she took up the newspaper.