His face and manner said plainly, "If both these women faint, I shall consider it a natural and becoming proceeding on their parts, after what I have just told them." I waited for the lead of the lady of the house.

Mrs.Finch did not roll prostrate, with the baby and the novel, on the floor.

Thus encouraged, I presumed to keep my seat.

The rector still waited for us.

I looked as miserable as I could.