I must ask your father to allow us to be engaged directly we get indoors.

It will be for a long time.' 'I like it the better....Stephen, don't mention it till to-morrow.' 'Why ?' 'Because, if he should object--I don't think he will; but if he should--we shall have a day longer of happiness from our ignorance....Well, what are you thinking of so deeply ?' 'I was thinking how my dear friend Knight would enjoy this scene.

I wish he could come here.' 'You seem very much engrossed with him,' she answered, with a jealous little toss.

'He must be an interesting man to take up so much of your attention.' 'Interesting!' said Stephen, his face glowing with his fervour; 'noble, you ought to say.' 'Oh yes, yes; I forgot,' she said half satirically.

'The noblest man in England, as you told us last night.' 'He is a fine fellow, laugh as you will, Miss Elfie.' 'I know he is your hero.