Though I dare say he's left his lamp going.

He generally does--he don't take no account of what I says to him about it.' Phoebe passed on.

Mrs.Gibbs called after her: 'So I'm to say "Mrs.Fenwick," am I, madam--when Mr.Fenwick gets back ?' She stood leaning against the banisters, one hand behind her, looking her visitor up and down with impertinent eyes.
'Certainly,' said Phoebe.

Then she put her hand to her head, and said, in a low, bewildered voice, 'At least, if I'm here--if he comes back soon--but I can't stay.' Mrs.Gibbs went downstairs again, consumed with conjecture and excitement.
'Wife indeed!--that's what they all say--bound to.

But of all the cool young women! I hope I haven't done no harm, letting her into the studio.