"I am sure the poor child must require perfect peace and great care." "No, Aunt Pike has gone with her.

We are going home, and Kitty's friend is coming to stay with us," and Dan looked towards Pamela.

"May I introduce Miss Pamela Peters--Lady Kitson, Miss Kitson," said Dan very formally, and growing very red.
Pamela smiled and bowed very prettily to Lady Kitson.

Lady Kitson stared at Pamela, but gave her only the vaguest of acknowledgments.
Lettice nodded as though her neck were loose at the joint.
"You don't mean to say that while Mrs.Pike is away your poor father is going to have you all on his hands, and a stranger as well?
Poor Dr.
Trenire.

I really think it is too much for him, he looks so ill and worn already.