CHAPTER 3.VII.
But the strain told on them when they were back in the dining-room.

They sat down, very shaky, and looked at each other.
"I don't feel I can settle to anything," said Josephine, "until I've had something.

Do you think we could ask Kate for two cups of hot water ?" "I really don't see why we shouldn't," said Constantia carefully.

She was quite normal again.

"I won't ring.