He and she knew each other by sight, but had not yet exchanged words.
'I found them in the dark, Mr.Bunce,' she said, half laughing.

'Mrs.
Ladds was out, and couldn't get back in time to light the lamp for them.

I hope you don't mind.

I thought a little bit of a walk 'ud do them good.' Bunce always softened at the sight of his little ones.
'I'm much obliged to you, Miss Nancarrow,' he said.
'Miss Nanco bought me sweets,' remarked little Nelly, when her father had drawn her between his knees.

And she exhibited a half-sucked lollipop.