I know you are most kind, in wishing to see everything you can." "Why else should one come to the Colonies ?" put in Delaine.

Again his smile, as he spoke, was a little overdone.
"Oh, we mustn't talk of Colonies," cried Elizabeth, looking at Anderson; "Canada, Mr.Arthur, doesn't like to be called a colony." "What is she, then ?" asked Delaine, with an amused shrug of the shoulders.
"She is a nation!" said the Canadian, abruptly.

Then, turning to Lady Merton, he rapidly went through some other business arrangements with her.
"Three o'clock then for the car.

For this morning you are provided ?" He glanced at Delaine.
Lady Merton replied that Mr.Delaine would take her round; and Anderson bowed and departed.
"Who is he, and how did you come across him ?" asked Delaine, as they stepped into the street.
Elizabeth explained, dwelling with enthusiasm on the kindness and ability with which the young man, since their acquaintance began, had made himself their courier.

"Philip, you know, is no use at all.