Hark! the clock is but just striking ten.

Come, let us sit down here for a little.

We have hardly had a chat together to-day." He sighed slightly as he drew her closer to him.
"No, papa dear, there has been so much company," she answered, laying her head on his shoulder.

"And----" "And what ?" as she paused.

"Your father used to know all that concerned you one way or the other.