How little did Marion understand those with whom she had to deal! She had promised to grant this interview as something of a condescension.

Miss Lyster managed her so skilfully that before it took place she had learned to long for it.
The farce of Allan's illness was kept up.

For two days the pupils were deprived of their lessons through the indisposition of their master.
"I do not know that your kindness will be needed after all," said Adelaide, sadly.

"My brother is very ill; he may not recover.

Oh, what a fatal day it was when he first saw you, Miss Arleigh!" Now, Marion had often rehearsed this interview.