"The first copy published shall be sent to you," he said--and snatched up his hat, eager to set the printers at work.
"And five-and-twenty copies more, for which I subscribe," cried his munificent patroness, cordially shaking hands with him.
Mr.Le Frank attempted to express his sense of obligation.

Generous Mrs.
Gallilee refused to hear him.

He took his leave; he got as far as the hall; and then he was called back--softly, confidentially called back to the library.
"A thought has just struck me," said Mrs.Gallilee.

"Please shut the door for a moment.

About that meeting between you and my niece?
Perhaps, I am taking a morbid view ?" She paused.