A new edition of that old story now that my hair is grey would be, I think, a little out of place.

I had hoped----" The door was suddenly thrown open, and Bessie marched into the room with Aunt Aggie hanging nervously at her heels.
"I came back as quickly as I could from the Carters' in order not to miss you," said Bessie to Aunt Mary in her stentorian voice, and she presented a glowing rose cheek to be kissed.
Magdalen shot a grateful glance at her sister, and the conversation became general.
After the aunts had departed, Bessie said to Magdalen on their way upstairs to dress, "I found when I reached the Carters' that they had gone out with Professor Ridgway to see the Roman camp.

Only old Mrs.
Carter was at home, and she was rather chilly, and said they had expected me to luncheon.

They had had a little party to meet the Professor.

I saw that my conduct called for an apology.