Here! in the corner.

I had no conception how shocking it was!" Mr.French supposed she was thinking of the queer-looking men and women who were swarming through the rooms, and he made, after his own delicate notion of humour, some uncouth jests on those who passed by.

Mrs.Lee, however, was in no humour to explain or even to listen.

She stopped him short:-- "There, Mr.French! Now go away and leave me.

I want to be alone for half an hour.