No, the girls won't overhear us; they are busy at their embroidery in that distant corner.

Well, perhaps, to make sure.

Kate," Mrs.Bertram raised her voice, "I know the Rector is going to give us the pleasure of his company to tea.

Mr.
Ingram, I shall not allow you to say no.

Kate, will you and Mabel go into the garden, and bring in a leaf of fresh strawberries.