Monica had been here since three o'clock, and had made tea in readiness for her friend's arrival.

She looked very white, but her eyes gleamed with pleasure, and she moved about the room as actively as before.
'Virgie came with me, but she wouldn't stay.

She says she has a most important letter to write to Alice--about the school, of course.

Oh, that school! I do wish they could make up their minds.

I've told them they may have all my money, if they like.' 'Have you?
I should like the sensation of offering hundreds of pounds to some one.