Sara has been shopping, and how bored I was!' 'You uncivilised little heathen!' Then, very gravely, 'Well, how is poor Lesbia ?' 'Do not waste your pity on her,' I returned impatiently.

'She is as well and cheerful as possible.

Even Sara says so.

She is not breaking her heart about Charlie.

She has left off mourning, and is as gay as ever.' 'You are always hard on Lesbia,' he returned gently.