I'm alone in the world, like yourself, Susie; and I'm my own mistress.

Come, say 'Yes.'" "I must.

It's not in me to resist you, miss," said Susie, with a little gesture of yielding.

"But, mind me! the people hereabouts, the grand folk up at the Hall, will take offence----" "Let them!" said Celia.

"But I don't think they will.