4/18 We shall be back _some time_ to-morrow night, but goodness knows when. Don't you sit up for us.' 'You know where to wire to if there's a fire breaks out in the back kitchen,' observed Samuel facetiously. 'If you hear footsteps in the passage at half-past two to-morrow morning don't trouble to come down; wait till daylight to see whether they've carried off the dresser.' Bessie screamed with laughter. You're sure you'll be home before dark to-morrow, Jane ?' 'Oh, quite sure. Mr.Kirkwood says there's a train gets to Liverpool Street about seven, and grandfather thought that would suit us.' 'You'll be here before eight then. |