"No, I can't tell you to-day," he said.

"I must talk it over with the women.

As far as I am concerned, my dear Giles, you know I'll come with pleasure.

But how do I know what Grace's notions may be?
You see, she has been away among cultivated folks a good while; and now this acquaintance with Mrs.
Charmond--Well, I'll ask her.

I can say no more." When Winterborne was gone the timber-merchant went on his way.