The bishop does not notice the lines in women’s faces. Directly he arrived, I submitted my scheme; in two words, he approved; it will be carried into execution.

Sir Fletcher Portwood.

I do not ask what scheme.

Mrs. Cloys.

Theophila returns to St. Olpherts at once with us. She will rest there two or three days, by which time I shall have found a suitable house in town——

Mrs. Emptage.

In town——?

Mrs. Cloys.

The bishop and I have not had a house in town for some years. Mr. Fraser kindly sees house agents this afternoon.

Sir Fletcher Portwood.