It was only at quite the latter part of my 'Menoo' (as the French call it) that she showed a spirit of opposition--well! well! I won't dwell on that.

I will only ask _you,_ Father, at what part of a dinner an oyster-omelet ought to be served ?" Father Benwell seized his opportunity of discovering Mrs.Eyrecourt's present address.

"My dear lady," he said, "I know no more when the omelet ought to be served than Mrs.Eyrecourt herself! It must be very pleasant, to a lady of her way of thinking, to enjoy the beauties of Nature inexpensively--as seen in other people's houses, from the point of view of a welcome guest.

I wonder whether she is staying at any country seat which I happen to have seen ?" "She may be in England, Scotland, or Ireland, for all I know," Miss Notman answered, with an unaffected ignorance which placed her good faith beyond doubt.

"Consult your own taste, Father.