I never heard of such doings.

Now do warm your feet." "I should have been home sooner, only something happened," said Hilda.
"Oh!" Mrs.Lessways exclaimed indifferently.

She had in fact no curiosity as to the affairs of Dayson and Company.

The sole thing that interested her was Hilda's daily absence and daily return.

She seemed quite content to remain in ignorance of what Hilda did in the mysterious office.