Yes, Mrs.Bertram, you must find the absence of all society a drawback here." "I sha'n't stay here long," responded Mrs.Bertram.

"Catherine is still so young that she does not want society.

Ah, there is Loftus.

I should like to introduce him.

Loftus, come here." Captain Bertram, raising his hat to the Bells as he passed, approached his mother's side.