Obviously she read the _Morning Post_ daily.) "Be that as it may, perhaps you can help me in one little matter which is intriguing me slightly even at this solemn moment.

Do you suppose the sheep will be allowed to hear the trial of the goats, or will the court be cleared?
I must say I should be so interested to hear the defence of the late churchwarden who eloped with----" "Ah, please, please," said Lady Arabel, "don't talk in that dretful way.
Don't let your mind dwell on the worst.

I assure you that you will be all right." "Of course I shall be all right, as you put it," said the elderly lady, coldly drawing herself up.

"Everybody can be my witness that I have kept my candle burning in my small corner----" "Good gracious," shrieked the kittenish mother.

"A candle burning to-night.