It is a very nice country to ramble in.' 'Yes, it is a very nice country to ramble in,' echoed her aunt, in moderate tones.

'When do you intend to start ?' 'I should like to cross to-night.

You must go with me, aunt; will you not ?' Mrs.Goodman expostulated against such suddenness.

'It will redouble the rumours that are afloat, if, after being supposed ill, you are seen going off by railway perfectly well.' 'That's a contingency which I am quite willing to run the risk of.

Well, it would be rather sudden, as you say, to go to-night.