Lady Trevelyan had formed her little plans.

To do justice to her ladyship we will not say that she formed it, but that she would very agreeably and readily have acquiesced in the matter.

Reader, we are half inclined to keep her ladyship's--no, we will not say plan--fond dream--a secret.
Supposing that many of you are not considered temper-proof we dare not provoke the multiplied assaults of hitherto amiable and patient friends, therefore we will treat you fairly by taking you into our entire confidence at present.

Lady Trevelyan had soon learned to love Mary Douglas with a feeling akin to her nature.

She fondly watched every effort or action in the movement of her favorite guest.