Did you hear that I was going to be married to Miss Richards, Dr Richards' daughter ?' 'Yes, sir.

I was told so.' Why did Gladys blush so very much more than before, and say the 'sir' so stiffly?
'Then you may deny it, for it is not true.

I have not changed, Gladys, since--do you remember the Alderney ?' Gladys' smile said that she did.
'But I am on parole, both to you and my father.

I am quite ready to break it with your leave.' 'I must go, Mr Owen--Miss Gwynne will be waiting for me.

Will you give my duty to the dear mistress ?' 'I will take your love to her, Gladys, and keep half of it.