"You had better come in this side of the landing-stage." The rope was thrown, and the boat dragged high and dry upon the pebbly beach.

The Princess, after a glance at him through her lorgnette, surrendered herself willingly to Andrew's outstretched hands.
"I am quite sure," she said, "that you will not let me fall.

You must be the wonderful person whom my daughter has told me about.

Is this queer little place really your home ?" "I live here," Andrew de la Borne said simply.
Jeanne leaned over towards him.
"Won't you please help me, Mr.Andrew ?" she said, smiling down at him.
He held out his arms, and she sprang lightly to the ground.
"I hope you don't mind our coming," she said to him.

"I was so anxious to see your cottage." "There is little enough to see," Andrew answered, "but you are very welcome." "We are sorry to trouble you," Cecil said, a little uneasily, "but would it be possible to give these ladies some tea ?" "Certainly," Andrew answered.