As she thought of this she almost longed for the offer of that which she knew she could not have accepted had it been offered to her.

But she talked on about the scenery, about the weather,--descanting on the pleasure of living where such loveliness was within reach.

Then there came a pause for a moment.

"Nora," said Priscilla, "I do not know what you are thinking about, but it is not of the beauty of Niddon Park." Then there came a faint sound as of an hysterical sob, and then a gurgle in the throat, and then a pretence at laughter.
"I don't believe I am thinking of anything at all," said Nora.
After which Hugh insisted on descending to the bank of the river, but, as the necessity of re-climbing the slope was quite manifest, none of the girls would go with him.

"Come, Miss Rowley," said he, "will you not show them that a lady can go up and down a hill as well as a man ?" "I had rather not go up and down the hill," said she.
Then he understood that she was angry with him; and in some sort surmised the cause of her anger.