"She's going on very well," she answered composedly.

"I think she might get up to-morrow, in spite of Dr.Panton." And then, for she felt Varick was "willing" her to say it: "I do hope that you are going to stay on till Saturday, even if your aunt has to go away this afternoon." "Yes," said Helen, and the colour deepened a little in her cheeks.

"Yes, I've persuaded Auntie to let me stay on till you and Bubbles come up to London.

It's only two days, after all." "I _am_ glad." There was a genuine thrill of satisfaction in Varick's voice.

This meant that he and the girl would be practically alone together all to-morrow and Friday.
"I think Sir Lyon could manage to stay on too, if you ask him." Helen smiled guilelessly at her host.