They come there every day for an hour to work and study, as they call it." "Indeed! I have no doubt Marian will find the study of nature most improving.

It is very generous of you to allow her to trespass on you." "I occupy myself chiefly with Nelly McQuinch.

Marian is my assistant's pupil, and he has made a very expert workwoman of her already.

With a little direction, she can put a machine together as well as I can." "I am delighted to hear it.

And dear Nelly ?" "Oh, dear Nelly treats the subject in her usual way.