You see, I know your age; but at seventeen a young lady does not mind, I believe.

How long have you been in England this time ?" He spoke with careless adroitness; Miss Hunsden answered, frankly enough: "Five months.

You were abroad, I think, at the time." "Yes.

And now you have come for good, I hope--as if Miss Hunsden could come for anything else." "It all depends on papa's health," replied Harriet, quietly ignoring the compliment.

"I should like to stay, I confess.