But I said, it's Mrs.Bertram, Sam, and she's standing on Mrs.Meadowsweet's steps! There wasn't a remonstrance out of him after that, and the only other remark he made was, 'You'll call round presently, Jessie, and inquire after Mrs.Meadowsweet's cold.' So here I am, my dear.

And how _is_ your cold, by the way ?" "It's getting on nicely, Jessie.

Wasn't that a ring I heard at the door bell ?" "Well, I never!" Mrs.Morris suddenly found her voice.

"If it isn't that tiresome Mrs.Butler and Miss Peters.

And now I won't be first with the news after all!" Mrs.Meadowsweet smiled again.
"There really isn't so much to tell, Jessie.