For her part, she was glad of it, for a little place like Metropolisville was not pleasant.

So full of gossip.

And no newspapers or books.

And very little cultivated society.
Miss Marlay said she had a package of something or other, which Mr.
Charlton had sent with his regards.

She said "something or other" from an instinctive delicacy.
"Oh! yes; something of mine that he borrowed, I suppose," said Helen.
"Have you seen him?
I'm really sorry for him.