The weather, to Carmina's infinite relief, changed for the worse the next day.

Incessant rain made it impossible to send her out in the carriage again.
But it was an eventful day, nevertheless.

On that rainy afternoon, Mr.
Gallilee asserted himself as a free agent, in the terrible presence of his wife! "It's an uncommonly dull day, my dear," he began.

This passed without notice, which was a great encouragement to go on.

"If you will allows me to say so, Carmina wants a little amusement." Mrs.Gallilee looked up from her book.