Oh, we've a deal to talk about to-night, Lyddy!' 'But Gilbert 'll want you to-night.' 'No.

That must be to-morrow.' And so it was.

When all had sat together for an hour at Gilbert's late meal, the sisters went up to their room.

Gilbert understood this perfectly well.

The next evening would be his.
When it came, Mrs.Grail made an excuse to go and sit with Lydia.
Thyrza had her easy-chair; Gilbert was at a little distance.