"Oh, Mr.Neville," she said, "you quite took me by surprise.

How do you do?
I did not expect to meet you here." "Nor I you!" "Since Lord Scroope has been so ill, Lady Scroope has been sleeping in the little room next to his, downstairs, and I have just come from her." "What do you think of my uncle's state ?" "He is better; but he is very weak." "You see him ?" "Oh yes, daily.

He is so anxious to see you, Mr.Neville, and so much obliged to you for coming.

I was sure that you would come." "Of course I came." "He wanted to see you this afternoon; but the doctor had expressly ordered that he should be kept quiet.

Good-night.