"Well you shall not be dull if I can prevent it! Good-bye, and thanks for your hospitality." "Ah, yes!" added Thelma gently, coming up at that moment and laying her soft hand in his.

"I have been so happy all day, and it is all your kindness! I am very grateful!" "It is I who have cause to be grateful," said Errington hurriedly, clasping her hand warmly, "for your company and that of your father.

I trust we shall have many more pleasant days together." "I hope so too!" she answered simply, and then, the boat being ready, they departed.

Errington and Lorimer leaned on the deck-rails, waving their hats and watching them disappear over the gleaming water, till the very last glimpse of Thelma's crimson hood had vanished, and then they turned to rejoin their companions, who were strolling up and down smoking.
"_Belle comme un ange!_" said Duprez briefly.

"In short, I doubt if the angels are so good-looking!" "The auld pagan's a fine scholar," added Macfarlane meditatively.