I was quite sure that you would agree with us, but at the same time I thought it was right before we refused the offer you should know that it was made.

Whatever our sentiments on the subject might be, we should not have been justified in refusing without your knowledge an offer that might, from a worldly point of view, be your interest to accept." "Why, papa," Mabel said, "I would rather go out and weed turnips or watch sheep, like some of the girls in the village, than touch a penny of the Miss Penfolds' money." A short time after this Mr.Tallboys' clerk brought a letter into his private office.
"A lady asked me to give you this, sir." The solicitor opened it.

It contained only a card.
"Show the lady in.

How are you, madam?
I am glad to have the pleasure of making your acquaintance.

I suppose you are staying with Mr.
Withers ?" "No, Mr.Tallboys, I am at the hotel here.