Poor lady!" "Poor lady!" echoed the squire.

"But I suppose it must be done." "Oh yes--we cannot do otherwise," answered Mr.Ambrose, still hoping that his companion would volunteer to perform the disagreeable office.
"Well then, will you--will you do it ?" asked Mr.Juxon, anxious to have the matter decided.
"Why not go together ?" suggested the vicar.
"No," said Mr.Juxon firmly.

"It would be an intolerable ordeal for the poor woman.

I think I see your objection.

Perhaps you think that Mrs.
Ambrose--" "Exactly, Mrs.Ambrose," echoed the vicar with a grim smile.
"Oh precisely--then I will do it," said the squire.