"You have not need to think," said Nellie, "as here I am."
Wilmot soon after this said he thought he had better go. He was pressed to stay to supper, but replied that, if they would allow him, he would come another day and do that.
"It is most delightful to be admitted into a family circle," he added, as he shook hands with Dr. Arundel; "I have so few friends in London."
"We shall be pleased to see you whenever you can look in," answered Dr. Arundel, feeling what a pleasant change it had been from his sad thoughts, and thinking also what a nice friend Wilmot would be for Arthur.
On the following Sunday, as Nellie, Arthur, and the little girls returned from church in the evening, Wilmot joined them, having been to their service.
"I wanted to see you for a few minutes," he said, coming close to Nellie's side and speaking in a slightly lowered tone.
"Did you?" asked Nellie.
"Yes; I was a little disappointed the other night when I came. You said you would be glad to see me."
"I said—," answered Nellie, hesitating.
"I remember every word. But you implied you would be glad to see me."