"If she does not like the drawing-room, she can easily alter it." "That's what I say," said Peter, with a touch of his father's pomposity.

"Surely a bride has a right to look forward to arranging her home as she chooses.

And Sarah is mad about old French furniture--Louis Seize, I think it is--but I know nothing about such things.

I think a man should leave the choice of furniture, and all that, to his wife--especially when her taste happens to be as good as Sarah's." "I--I think so too, Peter," said Lady Mary.
Her thoughts wandered momentarily into the past; but his eager tones recalled her attention.
"Then you won't mind, so far ?" said Peter, anxiously.
"I--why should I mind ?" said Lady Mary, starting.

"I believe--I have read--that old French furniture is all the rage now." Then she bethought herself, and uttered a faint laugh.