"I suppose I had better see what he requires." "I suppose you had," said Mrs.Fairfax, with some impatience.
"I dont wish to intrude where I have no business," said Conolly quietly to the clergyman; "but I can play that lady's accompaniment, if she will allow me." The clergyman was too much afraid of Conolly by this time--he did not know why--to demur.

"I am sure she will not object," he said, pretending to be relieved by the offer.

"Your services will be most acceptable.
Excuse me for one moment, whilst I inform Miss Lind." He crossed the room to the lady, and said in a lower tone, "I think I have succeeded in arranging the matter, Marian.

That man says he will play for you." "I hope he _can_ play," said Marian doubtfully.

"Who is he ?" "It is Conolly.