Shall you want to go back to Hollingford before leaving for London ?" "Oh, it isn't at all necessary," answered May, with sprightliest readiness.

"I haven't brought many things with me, but I could send--" "As for clothing, don't trouble; that's my affair.

Then we'll settle that you stay on with me for the present.

And now tell me, how do you like Miss Bride ?" "Oh, very much indeed! I'm sure we shall soon quite understand each other." "I'm glad to hear that.

I hope you will.