In her leisure she had read much and thought more.

She recalled having heard of a machine that just fitted her needs.
As soon as she was likely to find places of business open Constance started out on her search.

It was early in the forenoon before she returned, successful.

The machine which she had had in mind proved to be an oak box, perhaps eighteen inches long, by half the width, and a foot deep.

On its face it bore a little dial.