"I think I shall require change of air after all this."
"Certainly; where would you like to move? Shall we go to the sea-side?"
"No, love, the sea air is too keen; but I half promised the Tyndals to pay them a visit after my confinement."
"The infant will inconvenience them in their present house, Gertrude."
"I do not mean to take the infant, Sir John, on that account; besides, my nights would be dreadfully disturbed; no, I shall leave Christobel with you, love, and only take Anna Maria with me for a fortnight."
"I am not included in your 'arrangements', then?"
"My love, you know I require great quiet, and at the Tyndals every thing is so agreeably methodical and peaceful, I shall recover my strength quickly; then, you know, dear, the Pynsents live within a short drive; I shall, perhaps, see a great deal of the Pynsents."
"That will be a nuisance, certainly, as you do not like Mrs. Pynsent, but you will not be disturbed by her frequent visits, for the disinclination is mutual."
"You are so obtuse, love. I am going to the Tyndals on purpose to renew my acquaintance with Mrs. Pynsent, and I trust we shall be very intimate."