I should have been so glad to help.' 'Yes, he knew that, but he said it would have been such a shame rousing you out of your warm bed; and he had not the heart to do it.

So he stopped on himself; there was really nothing to be done, but the parents were in such a miserable state that he did not like to leave them.

He was so tired this afternoon that he dropped asleep instead of writing his letters: that is why Etta has to do them.' 'Who is talking about Etta ?' observed Miss Darrell, coming in at that moment, with a quick rustle of her silk skirt, looking as well-dressed, self-possessed, and full of assurance as ever.

'Why are you good people sitting in the dark?
Thornton would have lighted the candles if you had rung, Gladys; but I suppose you forgot, and were dreaming over the fire as usual.

Miss Garston, I suppose I ought to apologise for being late, but we are such busy people here; every moment is of value; and though Gladys asked you to come early, I never thought you would be so good as to do so.