He has some Christmasing on at the lodge, for his fam'ly." "I know," said Ronnie.

"I saw a Christmas-tree as I passed.

I shall not require Simpkins.

Blake, is there a fire in the studio ?" "There is, sir, a fine one, for the good of the piano.

There is also a fire in the sitting-room, sir, where I will at once send in some tea." "No, not there," said Ronnie quickly.