He explained, and, in doing so, quite dispelled the girl's illusion that he was come on her account.

When she remained silent, he said: 'You must pity the people in London.' 'Certainly I do.

I'm learning to keep my temper and to talk wisely.

I know nobody in London who could teach me to do either the one or the other.' 'Well, I suppose you'll go out till luncheon-time ?' said Mr.Newthorpe.
'Egremont wants to have a pull.

You'll excuse an old man.' They left the house, and for an hour drank the breath of the hillsides.
Paula was at first taciturn.