“Oh, thank you! I just got up from my breakfast to bring Man here,” said the colonel.
“And meself finished before I wint to his honor,” said Mike.
“But do not let us disturb you. Pray, go on with your own breakfast,” said Col. Moseley.
“Oh, we have done!” replied Stuart, while Palma rang the bell for Mrs. Pole to come and take away the service.
A few minutes later they were all seated in the little parlor, which the company of six nearly filled.
“And how is the misthress this morning, sir?” inquired Judy of the colonel.
“Oh! she has quite recovered from her fatigue and has gone house-hunting with Mrs. Walling.”
“And the childher?”
“Ah! well and delighted with the great city,” replied Col. Moseley; and as Judy asked no more questions he turned to Ran and said:
“I find that you have had very little difficulty in prevailing on the Messrs. Walling to recognize your rights, Hay!”