I don't at all know why she's coming, unless it is to see doctors." "Oh, I _do_ hope she'll be careful," panted Iris.

"What a terrible thing it would be if she died suddenly--terrible for you, I mean.

She ought to have some one to look well after her, indeed she ought.

I wish"-- this with a laugh--"she would take me as companion.

Oh, wouldn't I have a care of her precious health!" When he drove to Bunting's Hotel, he had no thought of seeing anyone but Lady Ogram and Constance; the possibility that there might be other guests at luncheon did not enter his mind.