Mrs.Rook is coming to-day to attend Emily on the journey to the North; and I am not at all sure that Emily will like her." "A disagreeable woman, I suppose ?" "No--not exactly that.

Rather odd and flighty.

The fact is, Mrs.Rook has had her troubles; and perhaps they have a little unsettled her.

She and her husband used to keep the village inn, close to our park: we know all about them at home.

I am sure I pity these poor people.