The room felt close and confined in which she awaited her interview with Mr.Johnson, who had sent down an apology for having overslept himself, and at last made his appearance in a hurried half-awakened state, in consequence of his late hospitality of the night before.
"I am so sorry I gave you all so much trouble last night," said Ellinor, apologetically.

"I was overtired, and much shocked by the news I heard." "No trouble, no trouble, I am sure.

Neither Mrs.Johnson nor I felt it in the least a trouble.

Many ladies I know feel such things very trying, though there are others that can stand a judge's putting on the black cap better than most men.

I'm sure I saw some as composed as could be under Judge Corbet's speech." "But about Dixon?
He must not die, Mr.Johnson." "Well, I don't know that he will," said Mr.Johnson, in something of the tone of voice he would have used in soothing a child.