'See if you can get out of her anything about her grandfather, or what they do, or how they live, or what he tells her.

I've my reasons for knowing, if I can.

You women talk more freely to one another than you do to us, and you have a soft, mild way with you that'll win upon her.

Do you hear ?' 'Yes, Quilp.' 'Go then.

What's the matter now ?' 'Dear Quilp,' faltered his wife.