But I'm sorry I left you so long alone, Miss Grey.

How have you passed the time ?' 'Chiefly in watching the rooks.' 'Mercy, how dull you must have been! I really must show you the library; and you must ring for everything you want, just as you would in an inn, and make yourself comfortable.

I have selfish reasons for wishing to make you happy, because I want you to stay with me, and not fulfil your horrid threat of running away in a day or two.' 'Well, don't let me keep you out of the drawing-room any longer to-night, for at present I am tired and wish to go to bed.'.