Goodnight," and she left him.
"Well, well," he said, "I suppose I've got to do it." He found Ann alone.
"About John! I can't stand up against you two.

He is to be let off about the riding and swimming.

I think you may find it pleasant to tell him, my dear." She said gravely, "It will come with more propriety from you; but I do think you are right." Then he knew that he had to do it himself.
"Very well, dear," he said.

"How that girl is developing.

It is time she had other company than John, but Lord! how I shall miss her--" "And I, James." He went out for the walk he generally took before bed-time.