"I do not know," he answered, thoughtfully. "Not immediately. You and I must have some more talks before that time."
"You are very good to me, Mr. Richmond," Matilda said, gratefully.
"Have we said all we ought to say this time? Are there any more questions to bring up?"
"I haven't any to bring up," Matilda said.
"Is all clear that we have been talking about?"
"I think so."
"Now, will you be good to me, and stay and take supper with me? That knock at the door means that Miss Redwood would like to have me know that supper is ready. And you shall have this apple we have been roasting."
"Mr. Richmond, I think mamma would be frightened if I did not go home."
"She does not know where you are?"
"Nobody knows," said Matilda.