Let them only get engaged, and be done with it! He stalked on beside Mrs.Colwood, tongue-tied and miserable.
Meanwhile, Sir James lingered with Diana.

"A charming old place!" he said, looking about him.

"But Marsham tells me the Vavasours have been odious." "We have got the better of them! Mr.Marsham helped me." "He has an excellent head, has Oliver.

This year he will have special need of it.

It will be a critical time for him." Diana gave a vague assent.