"I suppose he will remain the night ?" "Oh yes, of course.

Dinah has got a room ready for him; she told him that she should not allow him to go to the 'King's Arms.'" "It was right for her to put her foot down," returned David approvingly.

"Why on earth need he scruple to accept your hospitality! Somehow I always liked Herrick, though I am not so sure that he returned the compliment; perhaps under the circumstances one could hardly expect it." Elizabeth's face grew hot--the subject was a painful one to her.

"Never mind about Mr.Herrick, dear," she said hurriedly; "Dinah and he are great friends." "You need not tell me that," in rather a meaning tone; "Dinah has excellent taste.

Dearest," his voice changing to seriousness, "I want you to give Herrick a message from me.