But since you insist on spoiling everything with your horrid premature disclosures, I don't see why I shouldn't do the same.

I must be at home by four o'clock, because Aunt Elizabeth is coming to Hewelscourt this very afternoon." "Lady Tintern!" cried Peter, in dismay.

"Then you won't be able to come to Barracombe this evening ?" "I am not in the habit of throwing over a dinner engagement," said Sarah, with dignity.

"But in case they won't let me come," she added, with great inconsistency, "I'll put a lighted candle in the top window of the tower, as usual.

But you can guess how many more of these enjoyable expeditions we shall be allowed to make.