She may come this way.' Surely enough in a few minutes she came.

De Stancy, to make conversation, told her of the new misfortune which had just befallen Mr.
Havill.
Paula was very sorry to hear it, and remarked that it gave her great satisfaction to have appointed him as architect of the first wing before he learnt the bad news.

'I owe you best thanks, Captain De Stancy, for showing me such an expedient.' 'Do I really deserve thanks ?' asked De Stancy.

'I wish I deserved a reward; but I must bear in mind the fable of the priest and the jester.' 'I never heard it.' 'The jester implored the priest for alms, but the smallest sum was refused, though the holy man readily agreed to give him his blessing.
Query, its value ?' 'How does it apply ?' 'You give me unlimited thanks, but deny me the tiniest substantial trifle I desire.' 'What persistence!' exclaimed Paula, colouring.

'Very well, if you WILL photograph my picture you must.