She stood in a humble attitude, and Emmeline, though pierced with vexation, had no choice but to hold out a welcoming hand.
'Have you come all the way back from London just to say this ?' 'I haven't been to London.

I've walked about--all day--and oh, I'm so tired and miserable! Will you let me stay, just for to-night?
I shall be so grateful.' 'Of course you may stay, Miss Derrick.

It was very far from my wish to see you go off at a moment's notice.

But I really couldn't stop you.' Mumford had stepped aside, out of hearing.

He forgot his private embarrassment in speculation as to the young woman's character.