There is no doubt she has taken a fancy to this handsome young scamp.

But she must get over it.

It can't be so very serious as yet.

At all events I have done my duty, though I can't help saying that I wish I had spoken before things went so far." The maid looked in timidly, and told him that breakfast was ready.

He went into the front parlour, and there he found his sister making tea.
She looked rather disturbed, and, as the Vicar kissed her, he asked her "where was Mary ?" "She is not well, brother," she answered.