The servants had better be warned beforehand, in case of this adventuress or madwoman, whichever she may be, attempting to make her way into the house." "It shall be done immediately," said Lady Janet.

"What surprises _me_ Julian (ring the bell, if you please), is that you should describe yourself in your letter as feeling an interest in this person." Julian answered--without ringing the bell.
"I am more interested than ever," he said, "now I find that Miss Roseberry herself is your guest at Mablethorpe House." "You were always perverse, Julian, as a child, in your likings and dislikings," Lady Janet rejoined.

"Why don't you ring the bell ?" "For one good reason, my dear aunt.

I don't wish to hear you tell your servants to close the door on this friendless creature." Lady Janet cast a look at her nephew which plainly expressed that she thought he had taken a liberty with her.
"You don't expect me to see the woman ?" she asked, in a tone of cold surprise.
"I hope you will not refuse to see her," Julian answered, quietly.

"I was out when she called.