We had much gayety here in our youth, but now we like tranquillity." "It is, however, delightful to have a neighbor," Miss Roberta exclaimed--and then blushed at her temerity.
The elder lady frowned; Roberta had always been so sadly effusive, she felt.

Men ought not to be flattered so.
Mr.Carlyon bowed, and the platitudes were continued, each felt he or she must approach the subject of Halcyone's lessons, but waited for the other to begin.
Halcyone, herself, put an end to all awkwardness after she very gently entered the room.

There was no bounding or vaulting in the presence of the aunts.
"Is it not kind of Mr.Carlyon to wish to teach me Greek ?" she said, including both her relatives.

"I expect he has told you about it though." The Misses La Sarthe were properly surprised and interested.

Most kind they thought it and expressed their appreciation in their separate ways.
They both hoped their great-niece would be diligent, and prove a worthy pupil.