Lady Northlake had invited Maria and Zo, over and over again, to pass the autumn with their cousins; but Mrs.Gallilee's jealousy had always contrived to find some plausible reason for refusal.

"Write at once," Mr.Mool advised.

"You may do it in two lines.

Your wife is ill; Miss Carmina is ill; you are not able to leave London--and the children are pining for fresh air." In this sense, Mr.Gallilee wrote.

He insisted on having the letter sent to the post immediately.