Please tell Phil not to disturb me.

Tell him I've got one of my worst headaches.

You are sure to be back late, and I don't want to be awakened." She closed her eyes, and Miss Heredith turned to leave the room.

As she passed the dressing-table her eyes fell upon a handsome jewel-case.

As if struck by a sudden thought, she turned back to the bedside again.
"Violet," she said.
The girl half opened her eyes, and looked up at the elder woman from veiled lids.