As you know, I was averse to it at first but I am so glad you insisted.

Dear Avery is a greater comfort to me than I can possibly tell you." "Avery!" repeated the Reverend Stephen, with brows elevated.

"I presume you are talking of Mrs.Denys ?" "Yes, dear.

I call her Avery.

I feel her to be almost one of ourselves." There was just a hint of apology in Mrs.Lorimer's voice.