I was pretty sick of being a whole fortnight by myself, with no one but that interesting Mrs.Timms for company.

You never wrote to me, and however careful I was, that five shillings wouldn't go far.

What did you do in London?
And why didn't you write ?" "One question at a time, Nina.

Don't strangle me, child.

Sit down quietly, and I'll tell you my news.