If I can see an opportunity I shall come away early, that is if I can do so without giving offence; but if not--" Said Mrs.X., who, as I remarked before, was a sensible woman: "You had better get the people here to lend you a latchkey.

I shall sleep with Dolly, and then you won't disturb me whatever time it may be." "I think that an excellent idea of yours," agreed Mr.X.

"I should hate disturbing you.

I shall just come in quietly, and slip into bed." Some time in the middle of the night, or maybe towards the early morning, Dolly, who was Mrs.X.'s sister, sat up in bed and listened.
"Jenny," said Dolly, "are you awake ?" "Yes, dear," answered Mrs.X.

"It's all right.