"In my time, when we were fond of a man, we were ready to marry him at a moment's notice.

And this is an age of progress! They ought to be readier still." Arriving, by her own process of induction, at this inevitable conclusion, she decided to try what her influence could accomplish, and to trust to the inspiration of the moment for exerting it in the right way.

"Grace!" she called out, approaching the conservatory door.
The tall, lithe figure in its gray dress glided into view, and stood relieved against the green background of the winter-garden.
"Did your ladyship call me ?" "Yes; I want to speak to you.

Come and sit down by me." With those words Lady Janet led the way to a sofa, and placed her companion by her side..