It is very nice of you to call so early.

I don't suppose that we shall get on, but still the intention is equally good." She crossed her legs and leaned her back against the marble mantelpiece.
"We thought that perhaps we might be of some assistance," said Bertha, timidly.

"If there is anything which we could do to make you feel more at home----" "Oh, thank you, I am too old a traveler to feel anything but at home wherever I go.

I've just come back from a few months in the Marquesas Islands, where I had a very pleasant visit.

That was where I got Eliza.
In many respects the Marquesas Islands now lead the world." "Dear me!" ejaculated Miss Williams.