Moisture dripped from the motionless branches and the air was hot.

The lamps had just been lighted in the house and a yellow glow streamed out.
"I've stayed longer than I meant and forgot my lamp," Festing remarked.
"However, this has happened before, and I hope I haven't stayed longer than I ought." "We will let you go now," said Helen.

"For one thing, I must get up early." "Eight o'clock ?" Festing suggested.
"No," said Helen, smiling.

"I am always up before, but it will be six o'clock to-morrow.

I want to gather some mushrooms; they ought to be plentiful after a day like this." "Is six o'clock a particularly suitable time ?" "Five o'clock might be better.