'I cannot help wishing you to make acquaintance with them, as they are such intimate friends of mine, and I think it will be a mutual benefit.' Then, as I made no reply to this, he went on, still more mildly: 'I confess I should like your opinion of them.

I have a great reliance in your intuition and common sense; and you are so deliciously frank and outspoken, Ursula, that I shall soon know what you think.

Well, I must not stay gossiping here.

Your company is very charming, my dear, but I have letters to write before bedtime.

You will see our friends in church on Sunday.