She has not learnt to manage her affairs yet, and I act for her: there's nobody else.' I looked surprised.
'Ah! you have not heard of Heathcliff's death, I see,' she continued.
'Heathcliff dead!' I exclaimed, astonished.

'How long ago ?' 'Three months since: but sit down, and let me take your hat, and I'll tell you all about it.

Stop, you have had nothing to eat, have you ?' 'I want nothing: I have ordered supper at home.

You sit down too.

I never dreamt of his dying! Let me hear how it came to pass.