It has been a dreadful experience.

Last night, after I had extinguished the candle in my bedroom, I placed my foot upon something smooth and hard, which scuttled from under me.

Imagine my horror! I lit the gas, and came upon a well-grown tortoise which Clara has thought fit to introduce into the house.

I call it a filthy custom to have such pets." Mrs.Westmacott dropped him a little courtesy.

"Thank you, sir," said she.