I have an article to finish before midnight." Aunt Anne smiled gently: "No, I'm not tired, thank you.

And what has happened while I have been away ?" "I have been away too, as you know," said Mr.Magnus, "but I understand that your sister has been very busy--quite a number--" Aunt Elizabeth said in her trembling voice: "No.

No--Anne--I assure you.

Nothing at all.

As you know, the Bible Committee wanted to discuss the new scheme.