It is a little early, but I think she can receive you." "It is early, I know; but as I want to say a word or two on business--" "Oh, on business.

I am sure she will see you on business; she will only be too proud.

If you will be kind enough to step in here for two minutes." Then Miss Anne, having deposited the major in the little parlour, ran upstairs with her message to her sister.

"Of course it's about Grace Crawley," she said to herself as she went.

"It can't be about anything else.