'I have undertaken to give some help to a friend who is preparing to become a teacher, and'-- she tried to smile--'I don't think I must do more work whilst at home than is really necessary.' 'No, that is true,' Wilfrid assented unwillingly.

'Never mind, there is plenty of time.

Greek will be overcome, you will see.

When we are all back in town and the days are dull, then I shall succeed in persuading you.' She looked about her as if with thought of quitting her place.

Her companion was drawn into himself; he stroked mechanically with his finger-tips the fronds of bracken near him.
'I suppose I shall go up again in October,' he began.