We are old friends, and may take the liberty of speaking plainly to each other;--but you will owe it to Mr.
Kennedy to be gracious.

Think of the pony." They walked back to the house together, and as they went down the path very little was said.

Just as they were about to come out upon the open lawn, while they were still under cover of the rocks and shrubs, Phineas stopped his companion by standing before her, and then he made his farewell speech to her.
"I must say good-bye to you.

I shall be away early in the morning." "Good-bye, and God bless you," said Lady Laura.
"Give me your hand," said he.

And she gave him her hand.