It was at this moment of his reflections that Lucy returned to the arbor, leading Mrs.Jasher, who was attired in a tea-gown and who looked bewildered.
"What are you talking about, my dear ?" she said, as Lucy led her towards the arbor.

"I declare I was ever so much astonished, when Jane told me that you wished to speak to me.

I was just writing a letter to the lawyer who has my poor brother's property in hand, announcing my engagement to the Professor.

Mr.Hope?
You here also.

Well, I'm sure." Lucy grew impatient at all this babble.
"Did you not hear what I said, Mrs.Jasher ?" she cried irritably.