No one's society could do her so much good as yours.

The poor girl has too long been in need of such an aid to rational cheerfulness." They were interrupted by the entrance of an English maidservant, who asked whether Miss Doran would have tea brought at once, or wait till Mrs.Lessingham's return.
"You see how English we are," said Cecily to her visitor.

"I think we'll have it now; Mrs.Lessingham may be hero any moment." It was growing dusk.

Whilst the conversation was diverted by trifles, two lighted lamps were brought into the room.

Elgar had risen and gone to the window.
"We won't shut out the evening sky," said Cecily, standing not far from him.
The door closed upon the servant who had carried in the tea-tray.