One word, Anne; because I may be speaking to the Rector--I don't mean to-night.

You will make no objection to coming soon to Hartledon ?" "I can't come, you know, as long as Lady Kirton is its mistress," she said, half seriously, half jestingly.
He laughed at the notion.

Lady Kirton must be going soon of her own accord; if not, he should have to pluck up courage and give her a hint, was his answer.

At any rate, she'd surely take herself off before Christmas.

The old dowager at Hartledon after he had Anne there! Not if he knew it, he added, as he went on with her into the presence of Dr.and Mrs.Ashton.The Rector started from his seat, at once telling him that he ought not to have come in.