I am very, very fond of England." "Of course--as you should be of your native place." He was firing nearer the target.
"England is not my native place," said Harriet, calmly.

"I was born at Gibraltar." "At Gibraltar! You surprise me.

Of course your mother was not a native of Gibraltar ?" "Of course not.

My mother was an American--born and bred and married in New York." "I suppose you scarcely remember her ?" "Scarcely," the young lady repeated, dryly; "since I never saw her." "Indeed! She died then--" "At my birth--yes.

And now, Sir Everard"-- the bright, clear eyes flashed suddenly full upon him--"is the catechism almost at an end ?" He absolutely recoiled.