How is Lady Mary, to-day?
I am ashamed to say I forgot to ask for her.' 'Very well, thank you.

The thaid you promithed to come over and help to arrange the decorationth.

I hope you will.' 'Thank you, yes.

Perhaps Miss Gwynne will ride over with me to-morrow; will you, Freda ?' 'I am engaged to-morrow,' said Freda shortly.
'You will come at any rate, if Freda won't ?' said Miss Nugent; 'the alwayth thayth the ith engaged when we athk her.

Now, don't be engaged on Thurthday.