"She likes the country, she says, very much." "At all events," said the girl, "I like this house, which is first-class--fine--proper.

And the furniture, and pictures, and all--tiptop.

But I'm afraid it is going to be awful dull, except at meals, and when the Boy is going." Her own head was just touched by the "Boy," and she was a little off her guard.
"My dear child," said Clara, "you have only just come, and you have not yet learned to know and love your own home and your father's friends.

You must take a little time." "Oh, I'll take time.

As long as you like.