His features were handsome, except for a broad irregular mouth, and his blue eyes were kind and lazily humorous.
'There's nothing better than that lake,' he said, motioning towards it, with his hand, as though he followed the outlines of the hills.

'But I never try to draw it.

I leave that to the fellows who think they can! I'm afraid your permit's only for a week, Mrs.Sarratt.The boat, I find, will be wanted after that.' 'Oh, but my husband will be gone in a week--less than a week.

I couldn't row myself!' said Nelly, smiling.
But Sir William thought the smile trembled a little, and he felt very sorry for the small, pretty creature.
'You will be staying on here after your husband goes ?' 'Oh yes.

My sister will be with me.