'Mr. Egremont says he wants to begin putting up the books by the first of May.'
'Did he say when the house would be ready?'
Thyrza shook her head. Then:
'He told us about foreign countries. He's been everywhere.'
'Gilbert told me he had been to America.'
'Lyddy, is Canada the same as America?'
'I believe it is,' said the other doubtfully. 'I think it is a part. America's a very big country, you know.'
'What do you think Gilbert says? He says Mr. Ackroyd told him last night that he was going to Canada.'
Lydia gave no sign of special interest.
'Is he?'