Ogden told me you were all well." "I am quite well, thank you." "You wrote to Rose, I suppose?
Where is it she has gone ?" "To the house of Miss La Touche; a friend of hers, in Ottawa.

Eeny has written to her, and Rose will probably be here in a day or two, at most." The Captain nodded.
"As for you, my dear young lady, I find you have managed so admirably in my absence, that I trust we shall retain you for many years yet.

Perhaps I am selfish in the wish, but it comes so naturally that you will pardon the selfishness.

Kate is in total ignorance of the mysteries of housekeeping.

Heaven help me and my friends if we had to depend on her catering! Besides," laughing slightly, "some one is coming before long to carry her off." Grace bowed gravely.
"So you see, my fair kinswoman, you are indispensable.