Even if you can't see, Mrs.Mortlock, it will amuse you to come, and I hope so much you will do so.

I will try to stay close to you myself when you do come, so you need not feel lonely." "My dear, you are very kind," said Mrs.Mortlock, and the other ladies also said the Mainwarings were kind, and they sent their dutiful respects to Mrs.Ellsworthy and were pleased to accept.

Accordingly, Primrose gave them full directions with regard to the right address, and the hour at which they were to be present; and finally the girls left Mrs.Flint and her three lady boarders in a state of considerable excitement and so deeply interested in what was about to occur that they forgot to grumble at each other..