I hear--how far the information is correct I cannot pretend to say--that kind little person, Miss Bilson, has been there with Miss Verity this last week.

I observed we had not met her in the village just lately.

I hope you have good news of her.

When is she expected back ?" Without hesitation or agitation came the counter-stroke.
"I don't know," Damaris answered.

"Her plans, I believe, are uncertain at present.