Indeed, at the end of half-an-hour that poor lady's feelings were so overwrought, and, in consequence, her sobs so loud, that the Admiral had perforce to get out his double-bass and play a selection of martial music to prevent Miss Limpenny's hearing them on the other side of the partition.
All this happened early in the afternoon.

Towards five o'clock Miss Limpenny, who had only left her post twice, and on each occasion to snatch a hurried meal, was rewarded for her patience.

The front door of "The Bower" opened, and Mr.and Mrs.Goodwyn-Sandys appeared, dressed, as Miss Limpenny could see, for a walk.
"Now, I wonder," reflected that kind soul, "which direction they will take.

Personally, of course, I should prefer them to pass this window; but I hope I can subdue private inclination to public spirit, and for Troy's sake I hope they will visit the Castle first.
The salubrity of the air, as well as the expansiveness of the view, would be certain to impress them favourably.

Dear, dear! I wish I could advise them.