But you won't go for two or three days ?' 'Yes, I must go to-morrow.

But I shall not let you help me to pack, so don't entertain any unreasonable projects, but lie still.

Mr.Brand is coming, Nanny says.' The news was not an unpleasant surprise to Mr.Barton when he came home, though he was able to express more regret at the idea of parting than Milly could summon to her lips.

He retained more of his original feeling for the Countess than Milly did, for women never betray themselves to men as they do to each other; and the Rev.Amos had not a keen instinct for character.

But he felt that he was being relieved from a difficulty, and in the way that was easiest for him.