It is fifteen years since I forbade Everard the house.

I fear that I was unduly harsh.

I dismissed him, so it was for me to recall him.

Now that the cat is out of the bag I don't mind telling you that I wrote to him a few weeks ago." "You--wrote--to--him!" said Aunt Mary in great agitation.

"Algernon, you sent me word by Magdalen that you refused to meddle in the matter." "I daresay I did.