Perhaps Ronald and Julian are better by now.

Shall we go upstairs and see ?" The principle was a wrong one and she knew it, but for the life of her she could not have resisted the temptation at that moment.

She had an unholy desire to get the better of the Reverend Stephen which would not be denied.
Mrs.Lorimer checked her tears.

"You're very kind," she murmured shakily.
She dried her eyes and sat up.

"Do you think it would be wrong to give them a spoonful of brandy ?" she asked wistfully.
But Avery's principles were proof against this at least.