The colonel is devoted to Gladys: I tell him he is as fond of her as though she were his own daughter.' 'I think every one must be fond of Miss Hamilton.' 'Yes, poor darling! and she is much to be pitied,' returned Mrs.
Maberley, with a sigh.

'Oh, here comes Marvel with the tea.

Now, Miss Garston, my dear, take off that bonnet and jacket: I like people to look as though they were at home.

Marvel, draw up that chair to the fire, and give Miss Garston a table to herself, and put the muffins where she can reach them; there, now I think we look comfortable: young people always look nicer without their bonnets; it was a pity to hide your pretty smooth hair.

Now tell me a little about yourself.