I know what she thinks of me, and I suppose you think the same--that I oughtn't to bring in individuals." Lord Warburton was at a loss; he had not been made acquainted with Miss Stackpole's professional character and failed to catch her allusion.

"Miss Archer has been warning you!" she therefore went on.
"Warning me ?" "Isn't that why she came off alone with you here--to put you on your guard ?" "Oh dear, no," said Lord Warburton brazenly; "our talk had no such solemn character as that." "Well, you've been on your guard--intensely.

I suppose it's natural to you; that's just what I wanted to observe.

And so, too, Miss Molyneux--she wouldn't commit herself.

You have been warned, anyway," Henrietta continued, addressing this young lady; "but for you it wasn't necessary." "I hope not," said Miss Molyneux vaguely.
"Miss Stackpole takes notes," Ralph soothingly explained.