Her hair spread all around her, wrapping her as it were in mystery.
As Mrs.Ralston drew near, she stretched out a welcoming hand.

"I hope my watch-dog didn't startle you," she said.

"The dear fellow is so upset that I don't want an _ayah_, he is doing his best to turn himself into one.

I couldn't bear to send him away.

You don't mind ?" "My dear, I mind nothing." Mrs.Ralston stooped in her warm way and kissed the pale, still face.