But the flush died down again--he never spoke a word.

And, of course, acting on his evident desire, neither did I.
"For my part," continued the young lady, "I have no dislike to Norton Bury.

Indeed, I rather admired the place, if I remember right." "You have been there ?" Though it was the simplest question, John's sudden look at her, and the soft inflection of his voice, struck me as peculiar.
"Once, when I was about twelve years old.

But we will talk of something papa likes better.

I am sure papa enjoys this lovely evening.