In the afternoon he had left her whilst he went to see some old friend.

She had sat looking at a book.

After supper William wanted to write a letter.
"Here is your book, Lily," said Mrs.Morel.

"Would you care to go on with it for a few minutes ?" "No, thank you," said the girl.

"I will sit still." "But it is so dull." William scribbled irritably at a great rate.