"By Jove, how late it is! Your latest _protegee_ will be here immediately.

You must have been aching to tell me to go for the last half-hour.

You silly saint! Why didn't you ?" "I have no wish for you to go, dear," responded Mrs.Ralston tranquilly.
"All my visitors are an honour to my house." Mrs.Ermsted sprang to her feet with a swift, elastic movement.

"Mary, I love you!" she said.

"You are a ministering angel, faithful friend, and priceless counsellor, all combined.