He rose quickly to take it, and went to another part of the room.
"I hope Miriam will stay here the whole winter," Cecily said, as she seated herself by the table.
"I hope so," he assented absently, putting his tea aside.

"How long are you and Mrs.Lessingham likely to stay ?" "At least till February, I think." "Shall you get as far as Amalfi some day ?" "Oh yes And Miriam will come with us, I hope.

And to Capri too." "I must see Capri.

I shouldn't wonder if I go there soon; probably it would suit my purpose better than Amalfi.

Yet I must be alone, if I am to work.