I do not know to which you refer.' She bade Violetta ring for tea.

'I am sure you will be the better for a cup of tea,' she said, turning to the curate.
'I am quite well,' he replied.

'I think, if you will excuse me, I will walk home at once; the air will do me good.' But they would not hear of his walking home.

They made him drink tea and sit out the evening with them.

Violetta gave them some more music; and they all made themselves exceedingly agreeable.