Her evening dress was replaced by a white muslin wrapper, which made her look younger than ever.

The red edges of the St.Thomas a Kempis that she had been reading was the only spot of colour about her.
"You are later than usual, dear," she said gently.

"Did you go all the way to Rotherwood ?" "In this garb! My dear child, supposing I had met the vicar! Oh no, we only walked to the usual trysting-place.

Well, Dinah"-- seating herself in a comfortable easy-chair beside her--"what do you think of our new friend ?" "I was going to ask you that question," returned her sister in a disappointed voice.

"I did so want to know your opinion; but you are so dreadfully quick, Betty.