My father will be so pleased--and Louisa will come rushing over in ecstasies the moment she hears." "That might be all very well," Mrs.Costello said, "if we were only coming to England as visitors, but since we are not, I shall wish to find a place were we can settle as quickly as possible.

I should certainly like it to be within reach of Hunsdon, if we can manage it." "Come to Hunsdon first, at any rate, and look out." "I think not, Maurice.

We might stay in London for a week or two." "Well, if you _prefer_ it.

But, at all events, I know perfectly well that one week of London will be as much as either of you can bear.

When you have had that, I shall try again to persuade you." While they talked, Lucia sat looking out.