It is only rather peculiar.' And I quite meant what I said, for I had got used to it myself.
'Humph!' observed Jill significantly.

But she did not explain the meaning of her satirical smile, and I proceeded to call her attention to the hoar-frost that lay on the cottage roof, and the beauty of the clear winter sky.

'It is a glorious Christmas morning,' I finished.
We had a very merry breakfast, for Jill was almost wild with spirits, and then we went to church again.

Gladys was in her usual place, and looked round at me with a smile as I entered.

When the service was over, I went to the Marshalls', accompanied by Jill, who announced her intention of not letting me out of her sight, for I had to preside over the children's Christmas dinner, and to look after my patient.