"Why, there are only two more to go in!" "Yes, thank you, I must go." "Oh, then, I'll come too." Wildney at once joined his friend.

"There's nothing more the matter, is there ?" he asked anxiously, when they were out of hearing of the rest.
"God only knows." "Well, let's change the subject.

You've being playing brilliantly, old fellow." "Have I ?" "I should just think so, only you got out in rather a stupid way." "Ah well! it matters very little." Just at this moment one of the servants handed Eric a kind note from Mrs.Rowlands, with whom he was a very great favorite, asking him to tea that night.

He was not very surprised, for he had been several times lately, and the sweet womanly kindness which she always showed him caused him the greatest pleasure.

Besides, she had known his mother.
"Upon my word, honors _are_ being showered on you!" said Wildney.