She could not have told why she asked him to stay, it was a nervous impulse.
"Why ?" asked John.

"You know I am going to the Hall." "Yes, of course.

I only thought, perhaps, you and Mr.Juxon would like to drive up--it is so dark.

I am sure Mr.Ambrose would not mind you taking the gentlemen up to the Hall, Reynolds ?" "No m'm.

I'm quite sure as he wouldn't," exclaimed Reynolds with great alacrity.