"I have noticed it, especially the last few days, and the rooks are clamourous--very clamourous." "It was to be expected," faltered Magdalen.
"The accounts are, I am glad to say, in perfect order.

I am proud to add, though I fear a statement so unusual may lay me open to a charge of romancing, that we have a small balance in hand." How he had looked forward to saying these words.

With what a flash of surprised delight he had expected this astounding, this gratifying announcement would be received.
He paused a moment to let his words sink in--evidently Miss Bellairs had not heard.
"Three pounds five and nine," he said.
"It is wonderful," said Magdalen emphatically.
"Quite wonderful.

I never heard of a boot-and-shoe club which was not in debt.

Have you ?" And she turned to Lord Lossiemouth.
But Lord Lossiemouth's temper was absent.