The children are the dearest things, though! I could almost have married him for their sakes, rather than leave them. But they're growing up, now. And he's married quite a sweet woman, who isn't interesting, but will be a good chaperon for the girls, I'm sure."

"They say he married her in despair, because you——"

"Oh, Maud, what shall I do to you? I shall call for help! Here comes a footman."

"To say dinner's ready."

"Thank goodness!"

"Are you so hungry?"

"I think I must be."