But there, I have told you enough about myself.

I sent for you, as you know, because there are times when I feel a little lonely, and I thought that if my sister could spare one of her children, it would be a kindly act, and one which I might perhaps be able to repay.

Do you think that you would like to live here with me, Virginia, and be mistress of this house ?" She shrank a little away.

The prospect was not without its terrifying side.
"Why, I should love it," she declared, "but I simply shouldn't dare to think of it.

You don't understand, I am afraid, the way we live down at Wellham Springs.