"It was only that one old monk that I ever insisted upon," said Adeline.
"I thought him the dirtiest of the whole set," said Mr. Haveloc laughing.
"He was very dirty," observed Mrs. Fitzpatrick. "You cannot think how surprised I was to see you."
"I thought you in Italy," said Mr. Haveloc.
"I thought you still farther," replied Mrs. Fitzpatrick.
"Indeed! How far?"
"In Egypt. Was not that your plan?"
"I had some thoughts of going across to Venice, and so on to Egypt; but I became anxious to return to England."
"I hope you found your guardian in good health."
"Oh! I hope so," echoed Aveline. "He must be such a delightful old man."