I said, "Where were you?
what were you doing all this time?
"' 'And what answer did she make you ?' 'None; not a word.

She drew herself proudly up, and opened her eyes so large and full upon me, that I felt I must have appeared some sort of monster to be so stared at.' 'I've seen her do that.' 'It was very grand and very beautiful; but I'll be shot if I'd like to stand under it again.

From that time to this she has never deigned me more than a mere salutation.' 'And are you good friends with the other girl ?' 'The best in the world.

I don't see much of her, for she's always abroad, over the farm, or among the tenants: but when we meet we are very cordial and friendly.' 'And the father, what is he like ?' 'My lord is a glorious old fellow, full of hospitable plans and pleasant projects; but terribly distressed to think that this unlucky incident should prejudice you against Ireland.

Indeed, he gave me to understand that there must have been some mistake or misconception in the matter, for the castle had never been attacked before; and he insists on saying that if you will stop here--I think he said ten years--you'll not see another such occurrence.' 'It's rather a hard way to test the problem though.' 'What's more, he included me in the experiment.' 'And this title?
Does he assume it, or expect it to be recognised ?' 'I can scarcely tell you.