I do not know your niece's plan; but if I mistake not, Aunt Dorothy, you will in one respect, at least, soon be rejuvenated." "I am sure Lady Crawford is right in what she says," spoke my other self, "and Sir George is fortunate in having for his daughter a guardian who cannot be hoodwinked and who is true to a distasteful trust.

I would the trouble were over and that Dorothy were well married." "So wish I, Malcolm, with all my heart," replied Aunt Dorothy.
After a brief pause in the conversation Malcolm No.

2 said:-- "I must now take my leave.

Will you kindly unlock the door and permit me to say good night ?" "If you must go," answered my lady, glad enough to be left alone with her beloved Sir Philip.

Then she unlocked the door.
"Keep good watch, my dear aunt," said Malcolm.