What good should I do ?" "Well, I can't explain; but I think I should call: pertly, perhaps, to show her that, as I had determined to go, I was not afraid of telling her so." "Afraid! That's nonsense, Fanny.

I'm not afraid of her.

But I don't see why I should bring down upon myself the disagreeable things she will say.

Besides, I have not time.

I must walk up and see Jones about the duties; and then, what with getting ready, I shall have enough to do to get off in time." He paid his visit to Mr.Jones, the curate, feeling no qualms of conscience there, as he rather boasted of all the members of Parliament he was going to meet, and of the bishop who would be with them.