"I don't know how long I may be away--the affirmation of the ideal is sometimes a lengthy process.

Of course the Temple is a quiet place; but I don't like to leave two small children alone in it for a fortnight, or three weeks.

It isn't as if Mr.Gedge-Tomkins were at home.

If he were at hand--just across the landing, it would be a very different matter." "But I'm _sure_ we should be all right, sir," said Pollyooly with entire confidence.
"Oh, I'm bound to say that if any child in the world could take care of herself and a little brother, it's you," he said handsomely.

"But I want to devote all my energies to the affirmation of the ideal; and I must not be troubled by anxiety about you.