Now, I suppose I may tell Mabel of our arrangement ?" "But you don't know that Mrs.Conway will take her in yet.

Surely you are going to wait to hear from her ?" "Indeed I am not, Mrs.Withers.I am as impatient as a schoolboy to be off.

And I am perfectly certain that Mrs.Conway will be very glad to receive her.

She knows Mabel, for I have given her an idea of my fancy about that matter; and of course she will be glad to learn something of your girl." "But she may not have a spare room," Mrs.Withers urged feebly.
"It is not likely," Mr.Penfold said decisively; "and if there should be any difficulty on that score it will be very easily managed, as Ralph can give up his room to Mabel, and come and stay at the hotel with me." Mr.Withers laughed.

"I see that it is of no use raising objections, Penfold; you are armed at all points.