That is not very long." "I don't know about that," Tom said doubtfully.

"However, if you will be more comfortable, of course that settles the question.

It seems rather hard, though, that we should have to conceal it, simply in order to pacify this old bear." "It's only for a time, Tom; and you may tell them at home by all means.
Now, good-bye, dear; they will see you from the windows if you come nearer." "Good-bye, my darling." They shook hands and parted, he hurrying away with the glad tidings to Phillimore Gardens, she tripping back to her captivity with the lightest heart that she had felt for a weary time.

Passers-by glanced back at the bright little face under the bright little bonnet, and Ezra Girdlestone, looking down at her from the drawing-room window, bethought him that if the diamond speculation should fail it would be no hardship to turn to his father's word..