When two thunder-clouds meet, there is apt to be an uproar.

I shall not be surprised if there is war in the camp before long." Her door opened softly.

Grace turned round, and saw Eeny in a long night-dress, looking like a spirit.
"May I come in, Grace ?" "It is time you were in bed," said Grace, turning up the lamp, and beginning to unbraid her hair.
Eeny came in and sat down on a low stool at Grace's feet.
"Oh, Grace, isn't she splendid ?" "Who ?" "You know whom I mean--Kate." "She is very handsome," Grace said quietly, going on with her work.
"Handsome! She is lovely?
She is glorious! Grace, people talk about Rose being pretty; but she is no more to Kate than--than just nothing at all." "Did you come in merely to say that?
If so, Miss Eveleen, I must request you to depart, as I am going to say my prayers." "Directly," said Eeny, nestling more comfortably on her stool.

"Did you ever hear any one play and sing as she does ?" "She plays and sings remarkably well." "Grace, what would you give to be as beautiful as she is ?" "Nothing! And now go." "Yes.

Isn't it odd that papa did not bring Mr.Richards into the drawing-room.