I'll get away to my visiting.

Why! It's Jean and Miss Reston--this is very pleasant." Mrs.Macdonald waved her hand to her visitors as she hurried away to put the rake in the shed, reappearing in a moment like a stout little whirlwind.
"Come away, my dears.

Up to the study, Jean; that's where the fire is to-day.

I'm delighted to see you both.

What a blessing Agnes is baking pancakes It seemed almost a waste, for neither John nor I eat them, but, you see, they had just been meant for you....