"If he had only given them warning.

Not but that she was delighted; and even now, if the Major would make use of her ticket.

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And to leave him alone in the house--for the 'maid' lived two streets away, and slept at home--it sounded so inhospitable, did it not?
But she hoped the Major would find his room comfortable; there was a table for writing; and supper would be laid in the parlour, if he should feel tired after his journey and wish to retire to bed before their return.