And, really, it would be so much better if those estrangements came to an end.

John makes no scruple of speaking freely about everyone, and I don't think Alfred regards Mrs Edmund with any serious unkindness.

If Mr Milvain would walk over with the young ladies to-morrow, it would be very pleasant.' 'Then I think I may promise that he will.

I'm sure I don't know where he is at this moment.

We don't see very much of him, except at meals.' 'He won't be with you much longer, I suppose ?' 'Perhaps a week.' Before Miss Harrow's departure Maud and Dora reached home.