The Duke is very good-natured, and if he knows that he spoilt your evening, father thinks he might let you have it for nothing." "It is very kind of your father," I answered.

"I do not think that I shall ever give that lecture again." "Why not ?" she protested.

"I am sure I thought it a beautiful lecture, and I'm not keen on churches and ruins myself," she added, with a laugh which somehow grated upon me.

"What are you doing here ?" "Watching the dead," I answered grimly.
She looked at me for an explanation.

I pointed to the dark object by the side of the creek.