"But hearing Miss Damaris was unwell I came over from Paulton Lacy at once." "Quite so, ma'am.

Sir Charles has not left his room yet.

He did not reach home till late, and he sat up with Miss Damaris the rest of the night." "Oh! dear--did he?
Then, of course, I wouldn't disturb him on any account, Hordle.

I had better see Miss Bilson first.

Will you tell her I am here ?" "I can send Laura to enquire, ma'am.