But I set a watch on it; and this day I devote to a pious purpose; I'm going to un-Little the church of my forefathers; and you can come with me, if you choose." This invitation, however, was given in a tone so gloomy, and so little cordial, that Coventry, courtier-like, said in reply, he felt it would be a painful sight to his host, and the fewer witnesses the better.

Raby nodded assent, and seemed pleased.

Not so Miss Carden.

She said: "If that is your feeling, you had better stay at home.

I shall go.