"We are looking for one to come in very shortly, your ladyship."
"That is convenient; it will allow of their dressing and dining with comfort; and, boy, see that their rooms are warm and lighted."
"Will it please your ladyship to dine here, or at the table d'hote?"
"Here the room is large, warm, and will answer our purpose very well."
"Yes, your ladyship."
"How delightful, Vaura dear, that we shall not be detained, but can leave on to-morrow."
"Yes, godmother darling, the fates have golden threads on their distaff for you and I to-day."
"I trust your uncle will not deny me," said Lady Esmondet, a little absently; "if so, I shall feel doubly lonely just now."
"He has married a wife; therefore cannot refuse to lend me to you until we both go to Haughton Hall hand in hand; do not think for one moment that I shall allow you to go alone to Italy."
"You belong to your uncle as well as to me, dear."