As for my dinner, I had finished it before you began yours.

So you see, she at least kept me in a well-nourished condition." "Now we can be perfectly happy!" exulted Grace.

"You are the last touch needed to complete the reunion." "I am always a blessing," returned Emma modestly.

"To-night I happened to be one in disguise.

But I yearn to cast aside my sable robes of prophesy and emerge from my room in gala garments.