'Well, Emily, what can I do for you ?' The courier's wife made rather a strange answer: 'I'm afraid to tell you, Miss.' 'Is it such a very difficult favour to grant?
Sit down, and let me hear how you are going on.

Perhaps the petition will slip out while we are talking.

How does your husband behave to you ?' Emily's light grey eyes looked more watery than ever.

She shook her head and sighed resignedly.

'I have no positive complaint to make against him, Miss.