They went up to the top of the house, and entered a little chamber which might have been more tidy, but was decently furnished.

The bed was made in a slovenly way, the mantelpiece was dusty, and the pictures on the walls hung askew.

Harriet closed the door behind them, and proceeded to point out the new picture, and discuss the various positions which had occurred to her.

Julian would have decided the question as speedily as possible, and once or twice moved to return downstairs, but each time the girl found something new to detain him.

Opening a drawer, she took out several paltry little ornaments, which she wished him to admire, and, in showing them, stood very close by his side.