Hark to the wind!" "If it is to be settled, it must be settled to-night," said Mrs.Pendleton decisively.

"There'll be no time in the morning for anything, if we are to catch the ten o'clock train for London.

Beside, Austin would see us if we went there in daylight, and I do not want him to know anything about it--he would only try and put obstacles in our way." "What about Sisily ?" "She will be quite all right in her room.

She looked tired out, and needs a good night's rest.

You had better see about the car at once." Mr.Pendleton said no more, and his wife bustled away to put on her outdoor things.