And but for your accident you might now be the great attraction on the metropolitan stage.

Who does not respect a really fine actor ?" WAIFE (gloomily).--"The metropolitan stage! I was talked into it: I am glad even of the accident that saved me; say no more of that, no more of that.

But I have spoiled your sitting.

Sophy, you see, has left her chair." "I have done for to-day," said Vance; "to-morrow, and my task is ended." Lionel came up to Vance and whispered him; the painter, after a pause, nodded silently, and then said to Waife, "We are going to enjoy the fine weather on the Thames (after I have put away these things), and shall return to our inn--not far hence--to sup, at eight o'clock.

Supper is our principal meal; we rarely spoil our days by the ceremonial of a formal dinner.