It always used to have a very pretty garden, but no doubt it has rather fallen into decay." "I shall do my best to repair it," Mr.Carlyon said, "but it will take some time.

I and my servant have already begun to clear the weeds away, and a new gardener is coming next week." "Oh, may I help ?" exclaimed Halcyone.

"I love gardening, and can dig quite well.

I often help William." "Our old butler does many useful things for us," Miss Roberta explained, with a slightly conscious air.
And then the adieus were said, Halcyon's first lesson having been arranged to begin on the morrow.
When the visitor had gone and the door was shut: "A very worthy, cultivated gentleman, Roberta," Miss La Sarthe announced to her sister.

"We must ask him to dinner the next time Mr.Miller is coming.