I've not been here twenty years to be asked for my lists in that way, and the winter curtains ordered out unbeknownst to me;" and Mrs.Smith retreated to the fastnesses of the house-keeper's room, whither even the audacious enemy had not yet ventured to follow her.
Meanwhile, Mr.Alwynn and Dare drove at moderated speed along the road to Slumberleigh.

For some time neither spoke.
"I beg your pardon," said Dare at last.

"I lost my head.

I became enraged.

Before a clergyman and a lady, I know well, it is not permitted to swear." "I can overlook that," said Mr.Alwynn; "but," turning very red again, "other things I can't." Dare began to flourish his whip, and become excited again.
"I will tell you all," he said with effusion--"every word.