Madam Warrington calls the toast of "The King" stoutly every day; and, on Sundays, when Harry reads the service, and prays for all travellers by land and by water, she says, "We beseech Thee to hear us," with a peculiar solemnity.

She insists on talking about George constantly, but quite cheerfully, and as if his return was certain.

She walks into his vacant room, with head upright, and no outward signs of emotion.

She sees that his books, linen, papers, etc., are arranged with care; talking of him with a very special respect, and specially appealing to the old servants at meals, and so forth, regarding things which are to be done "when Mr.George comes home." Mrs.Mountain is constantly on the whimper when George's name is mentioned, and Harry's face wears a look of the most ghastly alarm; but his mother's is invariably grave and sedate.

She makes more blunders at piquet and backgammon than you would expect from her; and the servants find her awake and dressed, however early they may rise.