"You are too much indoors .-- And the ceiling is low," she added, looking up.
"It is very kind of you," replied Mary, "but--I don't think I could quite manage it to-day." She looked round as she spoke.

There were not many customers; but for conscience sake she was trying hard to give as little ground for offense as possible.
"Why not ?--If I were to ask Mr.--" "If you really wish it, ma'am, I will venture to go for half an hour.
There is no occasion to speak to Mr.Turnbull.Besides, it is almost dinner-time." "Do, then.

I am sure you will eat a better dinner for having had a little fresh air first.

It is a lovely morning.

We will drive to the Roman camp on the top of Clover-down." "I shall be ready in two minutes," said Mary, and ran from the shop.
As she passed along the outside of his counter coming back, she stopped and told Mr.Turnbull where she was going.