Tell Miss March so--I mean, do not tell her, of course.

It was very right of you to come to us in this way, Mrs.Tod.

Really, it would be almost a treat to be ill in your house--you are so kind." "Thank'ee, Mr.Halifax," said the honest landlady, greatly delighted.
"But a body couldn't help doing anything for Miss March.

You would think so yourself, if you only knew her." "No doubt," returned John, more politely than warmly, I fancied, as he closed the door after the retreating figure of Mrs.Tod.

But when he came and sat down again I saw he was rather thoughtful.