But you see how it was." "Pray don't mention it," said Mrs.Portheris.

"It is very unlikely that I should have been at home." "Then _that's_ all right," poppa replied with relief.
"London has so many monuments," murmured Dicky Dod, regarding Mrs.
Portheris's impressive back.

"It is quite impossible to visit them all." "The view from here," our relation remarked in a leave-taking tone, "is very beautiful, is it not ?" "It's very extensive," replied poppa, "but I notice the inhabitants round about seem to think it embraces the biggest part of civilisation.
I admit it's a good-sized view, but that's what I call enlarging upon it." "Come, Mr.Dod," commanded Mrs.Portheris, "we must rejoin the rest of our party.

They are on the other side." "Certainly," said Dicky.

"But you must give me your address, Mrs.Wick.
Thanks.