Everyone welcomed her gladly, and the Squire offered her a seat.
"Nay, Squire," she said, "I'm come to ask a favor, and I won't sit till I know whether I get it or not; for if I don't get it, I shall say good-by as quickly as I can.

Our John Thomas came home this morning and his friend with him, and I want invitations for the young men, both of them.

My great pleasure lies that way--if you'll give it to me." "Most gladly," answered the Squire, and Ethel immediately went for the necessary passports.

When she returned she found Mrs.Nicholas helping Ruth and the Squire to arrange the large silver and cut crystal on the sideboard, and talking at the same time with unabated vivacity.
"Yes," she was saying, "the lads would have been here two days ago, but they stayed in London to see some American lady married.

John Thomas's friend knew her.