"They've never been so fine." "But notice Pompey first," said Jane.

"He'll be offended in a minute." A St.Bernard, who had already made such advances as his dignity permitted, stood close by Will, with eyes fixed upon him in grave and surprised reproach.

The dog's name indicated a historical preference of Jane in her childhood; she had always championed Pompey against Caesar, following therein her brother's guidance.
"Hallo, old Magnus!" cried the visitor, cordially repairing his omission.

"Come along with us and see the lilies." It was only when all the sights of the little garden had been visited, Mrs.Warburton forgetting her weakness as she drew Will hither and thither, that the business for which they had met came under discussion.

Discussion, indeed, it could hardly be called, for the mother and sister were quite content to listen whilst Will talked, and accept his view of things.