And if he had not found me out it would have lasted all my days.' 'But he did find you out.' 'He did.

And I'll lay the cloth immediately.' Mrs.Wake went back to the kitchen, and Christine began to bustle about.
She greatly enjoyed preparing this table for Nicholas and herself with her own hands.

She took artistic pleasure in adjusting each article to its position, as if half an inch error were a point of high importance.
Finally she placed the two candles where they were to stand, and sat down by the fire.
Mrs.Wake re-entered and regarded the effect.

'Why not have another candle or two, ma'am ?' she said.

''Twould make it livelier.