Can you give me house-room here for a night or two, or shall I put up at Crosber ?" "I'm sure father would be very happy to accommodate you here, sir.

We've plenty of room now; too much for my taste.

The house seems like a wilderness now Mrs.Holbrook is gone." "Thanks.

I shall be very glad to sleep here.

There is just the chance that you may have some news for me, or I for you." "Ah, sir, it's only a very poor chance, I'm afraid," the girl answered hopelessly.
She went with Gilbert to the gate, and watched him as he walked away towards the river.