Wilfrid Brudenell.

Not heard much! oh!

Janet Preece.

Not much of Galignani. I’ve never been read to before, and I only know that your kind voice has been rising and falling and rising and falling, and all for me. I didn’t want to hear the words.

Wilfrid Brudenell.

By Jove! You’re quite yourself this morning, aren’t you?

Janet Preece.

No—not myself. I feel so happy. But I am dreadfully puzzled. Tell me—have I been very ill?

Wilfrid Brudenell.