"We can make that a temporary arrangement.

In any case, permit me to say that I shall take the care of your future on my hands, as Sir Barnard would have done." "You are very kind," she said, thoughtfully; "I had no right to expect that.

I did not anticipate anything of the sort." We talked then, in low tones, about the late baronet and his son.

Of Miles she said very little.

Of Sir Barnard she told me many anecdotes, illustrating his pride, his grave, stately character, his intense love of caste, his conservatism.