I am by nature a student; the life of society is nothing to me; and, in reality, I care very little about politics." Smiling, she watched the effect of her words.
"You are content with solitude ?" said Lilian, gazing at her with a look of deep interest.
"Quite.

I have no relatives who care anything about me, and only two or three people I call friends.

But I must have more books, and I shall be obliged to go to London." "Don't go just yet--won't our books be of use to you ?" "I shall see.

Have you read this ?" It was a novel from Smith's Library.

Lilian knew it, and they discussed its merits.