I was at the time more or less bruised and buried and didn't in the agitation and confusion fully understand what had happened.

But I understand now." "Are you very sure ?" Mrs.Brook earnestly asked.
"Well, I'm stupid compared with you, but you see I've taken my time.
I've puzzled it out.

I've lain awake on it: all the more that I've had to do it all myself--with the Mitchys in Italy and Greece.

I've missed his aid." "You'll have it now," Mrs.Brook kindly said.

"They're coming back." "And when do they arrive ?" "Any day, I believe." "Has he written you ?" "No," said Mrs.Brook--"there it is.