THE COUSINS 'Only think of it!' cried Kate to her cousin, as she received Walpole's note.

'Can you fancy, Nina, any one having the curiosity to imagine this old house worth a visit?
Here is a polite request from two tourists to be allowed to see the--what is it ?--the interesting interior of Kilgobbin Castle!' 'Which I hope and trust you will refuse.

The people who are so eager for these things are invariably tiresome old bores, grubbing for antiquities, or intently bent on adding a chapter to their story of travel.

You'll say No, dearest, won't you ?' 'Certainly, if you wish it.

I am not acquainted with Captain Lockwood, nor his friend Mr.Cecil Walpole.' 'Did you say Cecil Walpole ?' cried the other, almost snatching the card from her fingers.