Mark will be at home then, and he will be anxious to see his old playfellow." "Christmas!" echoed Hetty, in new astonishment.

This was only the end of September.
"You see, I fancy Reine will not let you go in a hurry once she has got you," said Mrs.Enderby; "and now, my dear, don't stand there in a dream any longer, but run away and get ready for the mid-day train.

Mr.
Enderby has to do some business in London, and he will leave you in Portland Place.

No, you will not have time to go to see Mrs.Kane.

I will give her your love, and tell her you will see her when you come back." "I am not going to have her told till she is in her sister's house," reflected Mrs.Enderby; "and Mrs.Kane would be sure to pour out everything suddenly.