21/26 I hope you will accept the compliment implied." "Your aunt will, when she wakes. She will be delighted to find you here." "I am awake," said Mrs.Winterfield. It is very good of him to come so soon. Clara, my dear, we will have tea." During tea, Captain Aylmer was called upon to give an account of the Mayor's feast,--how the rector had said grace before dinner, and Mr.Possitt had done so after dinner, and how the soup had been uneatable. |